NCUA names first Ethics Counsel

The National Credit Union Administration has announced the selection of Elizabeth J. Fischmann as the agency’s first Chief Ethics Counsel, effective December 21. In this new role, Fischmann will oversee the Office of Ethics Counsel that will certify the agency’s compliance with relevant federal ethics laws and regulations, promote accountability and ethical conduct, and help ensure the success of the NCUA’s ethics programs, including programs designed to prevent harassment and misconduct in the workplace. She will report directly to the NCUA Board and will be supervised by the NCUA Chairman.