Board of Directors

Board Advocacy

Our credit union Board of Directors may advocate for and influence credit union policies with the government in several ways.

Lobbying

The board may hire a lobbyist or contract with a lobbying firm to represent the credit union's interests and concerns to legislators and government officials.

Grassroots Advocacy

The board may encourage credit union members to contact their elected representatives to express support for credit union-friendly policies.

Political Action Committees (PACs)

Credit union boards may contribute to PACs that support candidates who are sympathetic to the credit union movement.

Participation in Trade Associations

Credit union boards may participate in trade associations, such as the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) or the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU), which represent the credit union industry to the government and advocate for credit union-friendly policies.

Educating

The board of directors may educate the public and government officials about credit unions, as well as the ways in which they differ from banks. They may also choose to educate others about certain policies that are important to credit union members and the overall financial well-being of the community.