New York Fed Unveils Community Advisory Group to Offer “Views and Perspectives” Held by Local Community Stakeholders

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On April 12, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (New York Fed) launched the “Community Advisory Group” (CAG)—a “private-sector advisory group,” that is composed of leaders from the non-profit sector and will meet at least three times a year to advise the New York Fed “on socio-economic and financial conditions faced by communities in the Second District” of the Federal Reserve System. According to the Community Advisory Group Charter, “[t]he primary goal of the Group is to present . . . views and perspectives on the economy and monetary policy held by individuals and households in a diverse set of communities.” The Charter also explains that the 10-15 Group members, selected by the New York Fed to serve a three year term, will be appointed “based on their ability to represent the views of one or more communities in the Second District.” The Group’s first meeting is scheduled for April 19.