J. Mark McWattersJ. MarkMcWatters cited regulatory relief for credit unions among his toppriorities as an NCUA board member Wednesday, just one day aftertaking the oath of office.

McWatters would also like to incorporate “a robust, objective,transparent and fully accountable cost-benefit analysis into NCUA'srulemaking and vetting process,” according to an NCUA release.

The expansion of low-income credit unions and boosting theaccessibility of financial services to economically challengedcredit union members was also a priority. McWatters further said hewants to promote the role of women and minorities in the creditunion industry.

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