The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is currently soliciting applications for the 7-member Debt Collection Advisory Committee for the 2023-25 term. The Debt Collection Advisory Committee advises the commissioner on matters relating to debt collection or the debt collection business, including proposed fee schedules and the mechanics and feasibility of implementing requirements proposed in regulations. There is no compensation for serving and there are at least two meetings a year.

Those interested in serving on the Debt Collection Advisory Committee will need to provide a statement summarizing their qualifications or submit the available form.

The Commissioner identified the following priorities for the industry appointments to this advisory committee – including RMAI’s Receivables Management Certification Program:

  • Location within California; geographic representation is preferred (but not required).
  • Small and large agencies.
  • Owner, corporate officer or senior-level employees of debt collector licensees or applicants.
  • Representation of different industry segments required to be licensed, including third-party collection agencies, debt buying companies (preference for Receivables Management Certification Program), collection law firms.
  • Leadership in the industry through participation in state and national trade associations.
  • Direct experience working with clients, consumers, auditors, and licensing.
  • Experience with types of debt collection, including financial, educational, medical, retail, municipal, others.
  • Diversity of backgrounds and experiences.

Please submit the form, or statement of qualifications, to Ryan.Rodriguez@dfpi.ca.gov no later than February 23, 2023. New appointments will be announced in April of 2023 for the upcoming term.

For full details please go to the DFPI Application Process webpage.

This Member Alert is intended for members of the Receivables Management Association International, is for informational purposes only, and is in no way intended to provide legal advice. Members are encouraged to consult with an attorney of their choice for legal advice concerning this matter.