PART 221—GENERAL ORGANIZATION Authority: 39 U.S.C. 201, 202, 203, 204, 207, 401(2), 402, 403, 404, 409, 1001; Inspector General Act of 1978 (Pub. L. 95-452), 5 U.S.C. App. 3. Source: 69 FR 53000, Aug. 31, 2004, unless otherwise noted. § 221.1 The United States Postal Service. The United States Postal Service was established as an independent establishment within the executive branch of the government of the United States under the Postal Reorganization Act of August 12, 1970 (Pub. L. 91-375, 84 Stat. 719). § 221.2 Board of Governors. (a) Composition. (b) Responsibilities. § 221.3 Office of Inspector General. (a) Establishment. (b) Responsibilities. (1) Provide an independent and objective unit to conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to programs and operations of the Postal Service. (2) Provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities designed to: (i) Promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of postal programs and operations. (ii) Prevent and detect fraud and abuse in postal programs and operations. (3) Provide a means of keeping the governors and Congress fully and currently informed about: (i) Problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of postal programs and operations. (ii) The necessity for corrective action. (iii) The progress of corrective action. (4) Provide oversight of all activities of the Postal Inspection Service. (c) Inspector General Appointment. (2) Responsibilities. (3) Extent of powers. (i) Have unrestricted access to all Postal Service operations, programs, records, and documents, whether in custody of the Postal Service or available by law, contract, or regulation. (ii) Have direct and prompt access to the governors when necessary for any purpose pertaining to the performance of the functions and responsibilities of the OIG. (iii) Administer oaths when necessary in performance of the functions assigned to the OIG. (iv) Require by subpoena the production of all information, documents, reports, answers, records, accounts, papers, and other data and documentary evidence necessary in the performance of the functions of the OIG. (v) Select, appoint, and employ such officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the OIG. (vi) Obtain the temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. § 221.4 Corporate officers. The Board of Governors determines the number of corporate officers and appoints the postmaster general. The governors and the postmaster general appoint the deputy postmaster general. The postmaster general appoints the remaining corporate officers. The corporate officers of the Postal Service are the following: (a) The postmaster general and chief executive officer. (b) The deputy postmaster general. (c) The chief operating officer and executive vice president. (d) The chief financial officer and executive vice president. (e) The senior vice presidents. (f) The general counsel and senior vice president. (g) The vice presidents. (h) The chief inspector. (i) The consumer advocate and vice president. (j) The judicial officer. (k) Such other officers as the Board may designate from time to time. § 221.5 Headquarters organization. (a) Postmaster General Appointment. (2) Responsibilities. (3) Extent of powers. (b) Deputy Postmaster General. (c) Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. (d) Officers in charge of Headquarters organizational units. (e) Responsibilities. (1) Program planning, direction, and review. (2) Establishment of policies, procedures, and standards. (3) Operational determinations not delegated to district officials. § 221.6 Field organization. (a) General. (b) Area locations. Area name Location Eastern Pittsburgh PA. Great Lakes Chicago IL. New York Metro New York NY. Northeast Windsor CT. Pacific San Francisco CA. Southeast Memphis TN. Southwest Dallas TX. Western Denver CO. (c) Area functions. (1) Functional units. (2) Reporting units. (i) Customer service districts (CSDs). (ii) Post offices (POs). (iii) Vehicle maintenance facilities (VMFs). (iv) Processing and distribution centers (P&DCs). (v) Processing and distribution facilities (P&DFs). (vi) Air mail centers (AMCs). (vii) Air mail facilities (AMFs). (viii) Bulk mail centers (BMCs). (ix) Bulk mail facilities (BMFs). (x) Remote encoding centers (RECs). (d) Customer Service District Offices. (1) Functional units. (2) Reporting relationships. (e) Support General. (2) Headquarters field units. § 221.7 Postal Service emblem. The Postal Service emblem, which is identical with the seal, is registered as a trademark and service mark by the U.S. Patent Office. Except for the emblem on official stationery, the emblem must bear one of the following notations: “Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.”, “Registered in U.S. Patent Office”, or the letter R enclosed within a circle.