§205 Procedures of the Board of Governors

Summary

The Board must run oversight of the Postal Service’s spending and review its practices and policies. It also must carry out other duties the law gives it. Missing members do not stop the Board from acting as long as enough members are present to make a quorum. The Board decides by a majority of those who are there, and six members present make a quorum. Choosing or firing the Postmaster General, or setting pay for the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General, needs a yes vote from more than half of all Governors in office. Choosing or firing the Deputy Postmaster General also needs that majority plus the Postmaster General’s approval. No U.S. officer or employee can be a Governor at the same time. A Governor may hold other jobs if they do not conflict with their Postal duties.