# 39 CFR § 1.2: Delegation of authority

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-1.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 CFR § 1.2
- **Heading:** Delegation of authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 39—Postal Service > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER A—THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE > PART 1—POSTAL POLICY (ARTICLE I)

## Text

Except for powers, duties, or obligations specifically vested in the Governors by law, the Board may delegate its authority to the Postmaster General under such terms, conditions, and limitations, including the power of redelegation, as it finds desirable. The bylaws of the Board are the framework of the system through which the Board monitors the exercise of the authority it has delegated, measures progress toward the goals it has set, and shapes the policies to guide the future development of the Postal Service. Delegations of authority do not relieve the Board of full responsibility for carrying out its duties and functions, and are revocable by the Governors in their exclusive judgment.

## Nearby sections

- [39 CFR § 1.1 § 1.1 Establishment of the U.S. Postal Service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-1.1.md)
- [39 CFR § 1.2 § 1.2 Delegation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-1.2.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.1 § 2.1 Office of the Board of Governors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.1.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.2 § 2.2 Agent for receipt of process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.2.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.3 § 2.3 Offices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.3.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.4 § 2.4 Seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.4.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.5 § 2.5 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.5.md)
- [39 CFR § 2.6 § 2.6 Severability, amendment, repeal, and waiver of bylaws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.6.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.1 § 3.1 Composition and responsibilities of Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.1.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.2 § 3.2 Compensation of Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.2.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.3 § 3.3 Matters reserved for decision by the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.3.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.4 § 3.4 Matters reserved for decision by the Governors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.4.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.5 § 3.5 Delegation of authority by Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.5.md)
- [39 CFR § 3.6 § 3.6 Information furnished to Board—financial and operating reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.6.md)

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