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Governor reports mixed feedback on proposal for public member; suggests advisory council alternative
Summary
A governor reported mixed survey results on whether to add a public (non‑member) representative to the Board of Governors and said a citizen advisory council might better gather public input.
Governor Jordan, a member of the Board of Governors, reported results of an informal survey conducted with several sections about whether the board should include a member of the public on the board. Jordan said responses varied by section: some sections reported roughly 60% in favor, with about 30% opposed and 10% undecided; other outreach to different sections produced the reverse, with about 50% opposed and 40% in favor. Jordan said the plaintiff’s bar in particular responded with stronger opposition related to separate concerns about entity regulation. Jordan also related that a respondent suggested forming a citizen advisory council or committee as a better method for getting regular public input than appointing a single public member to the board. Jordan said the idea resonated with an earlier comment from Governor Nguyen and that he intends to continue refining a proposal to involve community members more meaningfully. The transcript shows Jordan described the survey as “very unscientific” and that he has not yet brought a formal proposal; he said he will continue developing options for board consideration.
