# 39 C.F.R. § 3.5 (2026): Delegation of authority by Board

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 C.F.R. § 3.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Delegation of authority by Board
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 39 CFR: Postal Service / Chapter I: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE / Part 3: BOARD OF GOVERNORS (ARTICLE III) / § 3.5: § 3.5   Delegation of authority by Board.

## Text

As authorized by 39 U.S.C. 402, these bylaws delegate to the Postmaster General the authority to exercise the powers of the Postal Service to the extent that this delegation of authority does not conflict with powers reserved to the Governors or to the Board by law, these bylaws, or resolutions adopted by the Board. Any of the powers delegated to the Postmaster General by these bylaws may be redelegated by the Postmaster General to any officer, employee, or agency of the Postal Service.

## Nearby sections

- [39 C.F.R. § 3.1 (2026) § 3.1   Composition and responsibilities of Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_1.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.2 (2026) § 3.2   Compensation of Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_2.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.3 (2026) § 3.3   Matters reserved for decision by the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_3.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.4 (2026) § 3.4   Matters reserved for decision by the Governors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_4.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.5 (2026) § 3.5   Delegation of authority by Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_5.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.6 (2026) § 3.6   Information furnished to Board—financial and operating reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_6.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.7 (2026) § 3.7   Information furnished to Board—program review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_7.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.8 (2026) § 3.8   Information furnished to Board—special reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_8.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.9 (2026) § 3.9   Establishment of rates and classes of competitive products of general applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_9.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 3.10 (2026) § 3.10   Establishment of rates and classes of competitive products not of general applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P3_S3_10.md)

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