Frequently Asked Questions on the Public Hearing Process

The hearing allows the applicant to present information regarding the requested area—including their business and marketing plan—in a transparent manner.

When the requested area is a community and has a population of 2.5 million or more and the boundaries are beyond a single political jurisdiction. This requirement applies to new charters, charter conversions, and proposed expansions. If the proposed community charter action covers an existing well-defined local community, then no public hearing is necessary.

Eight people may make a presentation:

• The applicant;
• Six interested parties who are allotted slots on a first-come, first-served basis; and
• One additional interested party, at CURE’s discretion.

The interested parties must submit to CURE a written request to make their presentations.

At least 20 business days before the hearing date, each participant presenting shall submit to CURE, as well as to the applicant and any other person as required by the NCUA, the name of the participant and one copy of each exhibit the participant intends to present. NCUA will contact the presenters to conduct a preparatory session to test the communications systems and provide any related instructions for the hearing.

Each person may make a presentation of up to 30 minutes.

Interested parties may submit written statements to CURE at dcamail@ncua.gov about the community request at least 20 business days prior to the hearing date. Written statements will be made available to the public.

No sooner than 30 calendar days after the date of the public hearing.