The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks is the public voice of the FHLBank System dedicated to enhancing public awareness and understanding of the Federal Home Loan Bank System. Incorporated in 1998, the non-profit trade association is based in Washington, DC., and represents the positions and views of the Council’s members to Washington, D.C., policymakers. The Council consists of director and officer representatives of all 11 FHLBanks. Each member bank may name up to three individuals to sit on the Council's Board of Representatives.