# 39 CFR § 3.1: Composition and responsibilities of Board

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 CFR § 3.1
- **Heading:** Composition and responsibilities of Board
- **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 3—BOARD OF GOVERNORS (ARTICLE III)

## Text

The composition of the Board is described in 39 U.S.C. 202. The Board directs the exercise of the powers of the Postal Service, reviews the practices and policies of the Postal Service, and directs and controls the expenditures of the Postal Service. Consistent with the broad delegation of authority to the Postmaster General in § 3.5 of these bylaws, and except for those powers, duties, or obligations which are specifically vested by statute in the Governors, as distinguished from the Board of Governors, the Board accomplishes its purposes by monitoring the operations and performance of the Postal Service, and by establishing basic objectives, broad policies, and long-range goals for the Postal Service.

## 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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-3.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.