U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors to Meet May 9

The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet May 9, 2023, in open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC. The public is welcome to observe the meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET in the Benjamin Franklin Room on the 11th floor.

A public comment period will begin immediately following the adjournment of the open session on May 9. During the public comment period, which shall not exceed 45 minutes, members of the public may comment on any item or subject listed on the agenda for the open session above. Registration for participation in the public comment period is required. Additionally, the public will be given the option to join the public comment session and participate via teleconference.
more at: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2023/0421-board-of-governors-to-meet-may-9.htm

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