39 U.S.C. § 402 — Delegation of authority

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Delegation of authority

39 U.S.C. § 402

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39 U.S.C. § 402.

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Except for those powers, duties, or obligations specifically vested in the Governors, as distinguished from the Board of Governors, the Board may delegate the authority vested in it to the Postmaster General under such terms, conditions, and limitations, including the power of redelegation, as it deems desirable. The Board may establish such committees of the Board, and delegate such powers to any committee, as the Board determines appropriate to carry out its functions and duties. Delegations to the Postmaster General or committees shall be consistent with other provisions of this title, shall not relieve the Board of full responsibility for the carrying out of its duties and functions, and shall be revocable by the Governors in their exclusive judgment.

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Except for those powers, duties, or obligations specifically vested in the Governors, as distinguished from the Board of Governors, the Board may delegate the authority vested in it to the Postmaster General under such terms, conditions, and limitations, including the power of redelegation, as it deems desirable. The Board may establish such committees of the Board, and delegate such powers to any committee, as the Board determines appropriate to carry out its functions and duties. Delegations to the Postmaster General or committees shall be consistent with other provisions of this title, shall not relieve the Board of full responsibility for the carrying out of its duties and functions, and shall be revocable by the Governors in their exclusive judgment.

National Association of Greeting Card Publishers v. The United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Intervenors. National Association of Greeting Card Publishers v. United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Intervenors. Associated Third Class Mail Users and National Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults v. United States Postal Service, Postal Rate Commission, Intervenors. State of Maine v. United States Postal Service

569 F.2d 570 (Third Circuit, 1977)

7 case citations

Combined Communications Corporation Nashville Banner Publishing Company, Cross-Appellees v. United States Postal Service, Cross-Appellant

891 F.2d 1221 (Sixth Circuit, 1989)

5 case citations

Newspaper Assoc. of America v. Postal Regulatory Commission

(D.C. Circuit, 2013)

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History

(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 723.)

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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date
Section effective Jan. 16, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–5 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.

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