There is no doubt that challenges abound for community banks in today's environment! Regulators are placing an ever-increasing amount of importance on the policy statements within your bank in both compliance and safety and soundness exams. Are you confused about what must be addressed in policy statements and the level of detail that is appropriate? Do your policy statements sound like procedures? How much dust is gathering on your policy manuals across the institution? A realistic approach to "taking the fat out" of your policy manual is presented to help you start tomorrow! Make your policy manual a useful tool in communicating with the regulators and your staff. Put the muscle in where it belongs!

Half Day Session