United States Postmaster General
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Incumbent Louis DeJoy since
United States Postal Service
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Is the postmaster general being replaced?
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Can the board of governors remove the postmaster general?
The postmaster general can be removed only by the board of governors. The board is currently made up of four Democrats, four Republicans and an independent. No more than five governors may be from the same party.
How long is postmaster general term?
The board consists of up to nine governors appointed by the president. Each nomination requires Senate confirmation and no more than five governors may come from the same party. The postmaster general serves at the pleasure of the USPS board for an indefinite term.
Does the president control the Postmaster General?
The PMG is selected and appointed by the Board of Governors of the Postal Service, the members of which are appointed by the president of the United States, with the advice and consent of the United States Senate. The postmaster general then also sits on the board.