# 39 C.F.R. § 4.4 (2026): Deputy Postmaster General

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P4_S4_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 C.F.R. § 4.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Deputy Postmaster General
- **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 4: OFFICIALS (ARTICLE IV) / § 4.4: § 4.4   Deputy Postmaster General.

## Text

The appointment and role of the Deputy Postmaster General are described at 39 U.S.C. 202(d), 203. The Deputy Postmaster General shall act as Postmaster General during the Postmaster General's absence or disability, and when a vacancy exists in the office of Postmaster General. The Governors set the compensation and benefits of the Deputy Postmaster General, subject to 39 U.S.C. 1003(a) and 3686.

## Nearby sections

- [39 C.F.R. § 4.1 (2026) § 4.1   Chairman.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P4_S4_1.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 4.2 (2026) § 4.2   Vice Chairman.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P4_S4_2.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 4.3 (2026) § 4.3   Postmaster General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P4_S4_3.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 4.4 (2026) § 4.4   Deputy Postmaster General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P4_S4_4.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 4.5 (2026) § 4.5   Assistant Postmasters General, General Counsel, Judicial Officer, Chief Postal Inspector.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P4_S4_5.md)
- [39 C.F.R. § 4.6 (2026) § 4.6   Secretary of the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T39_P4_S4_6.md)

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