# 39 CFR § 2.5: Authority

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-2.5

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 CFR § 2.5
- **Heading:** 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 2—GENERAL AND TECHNICAL PROVISIONS (ARTICLE II)

## Text

These bylaws are adopted by the Board under the authority conferred upon the Postal Service by 39 U.S.C. 401(2) and 5 U.S.C. 552b(g).

## 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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