Appointment heading to NCUA board vote

by. Nicholas Ballasy

NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz will bring her appointment of Rick Metsger as vice chairman to a vote at the next board meeting.

The formal vote on the vice chairman appointment will occur in September because there is no board meeting in August.

“Given the concerns raised, the chairman has decided that the board will take action in September to affirm the designation,” said Todd Harper, director of NCUA’s Office of Public and Congressional Affairs.

Matz said on Monday her appointment was cleared by the general counsel. She also explained why she decided to name a vice chairman at this time.

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