(i) Postmaster General, chairman. (ii) Deputy Postmaster General, vice chairman.

(iii) Assistant Postmasters General.

(iv) Heads of other offices as required. (3) The Director, Office of Planning and Systems Analysis will serve as executive secretary of the Board.

(c) Judicial Officer; Hearing Examiners; Board of Contract Appeals-(1) Judicial Officer. (i) An independent officer appointed by the Postmaster General, who acts for the Postmaster General in the performance of quasi-judicial functions, having delegated authority from the Postmaster General to

(a) Execute in his own name the final decision and order in proceedings authorized by section 1717 of title 18, and by sections 4001, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4351, and 4352 of title 39, United States Code, and the rules of practice and procedures of the Post Office Department.

(b) Modify, suspend or rescind any action heretofore taken (including any order issued) or which hereafter may be taken by the Judicial Officer pursuant to the powers, functions, authority, and duties conferred upon the Postmaster General by the sections of title 39, United States Code, set forth in subdivision (i) (a) of this subparagraph.

(c) Preside at the reception of evidence in proceedings where expedited hearings are requested by either party or are provided in rules of practice. When the Judicial Officer presides at the reception of evidence he may issue a tentative decision.

(d) Revise or amend the rules governing eligibility to practice before the Post Office Department, and to revise or amend the Post Office Department rules of practice governing proceedings conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 1001-1011).

(e) Name and delegate authority to an Acting Judicial Officer.

(f) Exercise jurisdiction over the Hearing Examiners for administrative purposes only, but not to direct or participate in the initial decisions of Hearing Examiners in any proceeding.

(g) Exercise such other authority as the Postmaster General delegates him. (ii) Decisions and orders of the Judicial Officer made under the delegated authority shall be the final departmental decision and orders except that the Judicial Officer may refer any proceeding to either the Postmaster General or the Deputy Postmaster General for final decision. The Judicial Officer does not determine the constitutionality of statutes nor the validity of Departmental regulations. He is responsible only to the Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster General. The Office of the General Counsel and the Bureau of the Chief Postal Inspector do not participate in or advise as to the decisions of the Judicial Officer in any proceeding.

(2) Hearing examiners. (1) Hearing examiners are appointed and qualified as prescribed by law (5 U.S.C. 1010). They preside at administrative hearings involving alleged violations of postal laws or conflicts arising over second-class mail permits.

(ii) Initial decisions prepared by Hearing Examiners become final departmental decisions unless an appeal is taken to the Judicial Officer. Hearing examiners do not determine the constitutionality of statutes nor the validity of Departmental regulations.

(iii) The Hearing Examiners are under the jurisdiction of the Judicial Officer for administrative purposes only in the same manner as are hearing examiners assigned to independent regulatory commissions.

(3) Board of Contract Appeals. (1) The Board of Contract Appeals is the authorized representative of the Postmaster General to hear and decide appeals from decisions of contracting officers when and to the extent such appeals are expressly authorized by the terms of any contract to which the United States is a party. The chairman of the Board of Contract Appeals is authorized to promulgate rules of procedure for the Board of Contract Appeals. These duties shall be performed by the members of the Board of Contract Appeals in addition to their regular duties in the Department.

§ 821.5

Special Assistant to the Postmaster General (Public Information).

(a) Initiates and directs the formulation of policies and programs for the administration of public information matters throughout the Postal Establishment.

(b) Directs the Post Office Department's information and public education program, including this program in the field, providing current information on problems, policies, and programs of the Post Office Department to the public, the principal mail users, the press, and radio and TV commentators.

(c) Serves as the central point through which all public information of the Department shall be issued.

(d) Formulates the policy for the Post Office Department's philatelic program including selection of subject matter, design, first-day sales, and promotion of U.S. postage stamps; serves as the Department's liaison with the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee.

(e) Directs the operation of the Philatelic Exhibition Room and the Department's participation in national and international philatelic exhibits.

(f) Prepares the weekly Report of the Postmaster General to the President of the United States, and special reports as required.

(g) Provides technical visual arts services to bureaus and offices on preparation of manuscripts for printing by Government Printing Office or the Department's plant, including development of graphics, statistical drafting, art designs, and other illustrative materials, printing of budget, statistical, and tabular data.

(h) Assists in planning, coordinating, and developing the Department's visual aid program, including the design, layout, and execution of artwork for postal exhibits; assisting in determining exhibits requirements; and advising officials of graphics techniques to improve management and reporting procedures; and maintaining and distributing exhibits for the Postal Service.

(i) Reviews and approves prior to issuance all new Post Office Department publications for purpose, quantity, estimated cost, material replaced, and estimated extent of readership.

§ 821.6 Office of International Postal Affairs.

(a) Director. (1) Provides expert adIvice to the Postmaster General/Deputy Postmaster General in making policy decisions affecting international postal affairs.

(2) Participates in and directs representation of the Department in its postal relationships with other countries, with the United Nations, and with international postal organizations.

(3) Participates in, or directs U.S. participation in meetings of international postal organizations or their suborganizational units. Serves as chairman or officer of suborganizational units as required or requested.

(4) Directs development of U.S. policy and position on proposals of other governments submitted to postal congresses; directs preparation of similar U.S. proposals.

(5) Directs the negotiation of postal agreements with other countries.

(6) Gives overall direction to the international exchange program; recommends U.S. postal officials (retired or active) to the Postmaster General/Deputy Postmaster General for assignments in other countries, when such assistance is requested.

(7) Furnishes overall policy guidance to those activities of the Department's Bureaus and Offices concerning training programs for visitors from other coun

tries and in other areas affecting the Department's international postal affairs.

(8) Furnishes overall direction to those phases of the Postal Service Institute which apply to and affect the exchange program and the training of postal officials and students from other countries.

(9) Furnishes overall policy guidance in maintaining liaison with the Department of State, the Agency for International Development and other Federal departments and agencies in matters related to international postal affairs.

(10) Arranges for the designation of International Relations officers (IRO) as vacancies occur by establishing procedures to be followed by Bureaus and Offices in making recommendations. Provides advice to the Postmaster General in designating those officers.

(11) Directs the translation of official documents and other papers relating to the functions of the Office of International Postal Affairs.

(b) UPU and PUAS Affairs Division. (1) Furnishes advice and substantive information to the Director, Office of International Postal Affairs upon which the Postmaster General/Deputy Postmaster General can base policy decisions affecting international postal relations.

(2) Coordinates the continuing contact of the Department in its postal relations (except day-to-day operational work involved in such areas as finance, transportation, mailability, classification, insurance, registry, etc.) with other countries, with the United Nations, and with international postal organizations, including the Universal Postal Union (UPU) the Postal Union of the Americas and Spain (PUAS), and their suborganizational units. Coordinates any necessary contacts with international regional postal organizations, such as the African Postal Union (UPAF), the Arab Postal Union (APU), and the African and Malagasy Postal and Telecommunications Union (AMPTU).

(3) Develops and recommends to the Director U.S. policy and position on proposals of other governments submitted to postal congresses; develops and recommends similar U.S. proposals.

(4) Represents the United States and participates in meetings of international postal organizations or their suborganizational units, and serves as chairman or officer of those units as required or requested.

(5) Negotiates postal agreements with other countries.

(6) Coordinates, through Departmental Bureau and Office international relations officers, those activities having to do with the Department's international postal relations as they relate to the UPU and PUAS.

(7) Maintains active liaison with the Department of State and other Federal departments and agencies in matters concerning UPU and PUAS.

(c) Exchange Program Division. (1) Furnishes advice and information to the Director, Office of International Postal Affairs upon which the Postmaster General/Deputy Postmaster General can base policy decisions affecting the exchange program.

(2) Develops, coordinates, and directs the international visitor exchange and training program; recommends to the Director, U.S. postal officials (retired or active) for assignments in other countries.

(3) Actively directs and participates in those phases of the Postal Service Institute affecting the exchange program and the training of postal officials and students from other countries.

(4) Maintains active liaison with the Agency for International Development and other Federal agencies on matters concerning the exchange program. [32 F.R. 15480, Nov. 7, 1967] § 821.7

Office of Planning and Systems Analysis.

(a) Serves as the principal planning advisor to the Postmaster General; devises and updates the philosophy of planning for the Post Office Department.

(b) Establishes and maintains the Post Office Department planning system and administers the systems analysis function.

(c) Develops Department objectives and goals consistent with guidance from the Executive Planning Board.

(d) Develops long range plans for the Post Office Department coordinating planning with Bureaus and Offices as appropriate.

(e) Identifies areas where long range planning is required; initiates action essential to the development of proposed plans; and presents proposed plans and alternatives to the Executive Planning Board.

(f) Presents alternatives to the Postmaster General for revision of plans when required by programing and reprograming, budgeting and budget revision, and other developments.

(g) Prescribes the planning documents necessary to comply with executive directives and managerial needs of the Department.

(h) Assists Bureaus and Offices in developing, implementing planning and analysis functions in their organizations.

(1) Provides planning information to organizational components having programing and budgeting functions.

(j) Serves as the central analytical staff to review and evaluate proposals submitted to the Postmaster General.

(k) Analyzes program alternatives and makes recommendations to the Executive Planning Board for decision by the Postmaster General.

(1) Establishes the requirements of a comprehensive integrated management information system for the Department; coordinates with the Bureau of Finance and Administration and other Bureaus and Offices as required the revision of the system to meet the changing needs of management.

(m) Provides assistance to the Bureau of Finance and Administration in the establishment and functioning of a Management Information Center.

(n) Acts as principal advisor to the Executive Planning Board and the Postmaster General on major organization problems, particularly those with planning implications; recommends and coordinates Departmental organizational studies as required.

(0) Reviews and approves studies and study proposals initiated by Bureaus and Offices to insure compliance with policy expressed by the Postmaster General; maintains a schedule listing of all studies undertaken by the Post Office Department.

(p) Conducts studies regarding management and operational post office problems as required; provides essential guidance to Bureaus and Offices in the conduct of studies directed by the Executive Planning Board.

(q) Maintains liaison with professional management consulting organizations and contracts with such organizations for studies and analyses not within Post Office Department capability. Acts as a clearing house for management study contracts generally.

(r) Conducts special studies on issues and subjects of interest to the Postmaster General and higher authority.

(s) Coordinates significant project assignments throughout the Department to

(a) The Director acts for the Postmaster General in directing and coordinating with bureaus and offices the activities of the regional offices and postal data centers to assure that the Regional Director and Director, Postal Data Center effectively execute the policies, regu lations, procedures, projects, and pro. grams of the bureaus and offices.

(b) Directs management appraisal of regional office and postal data center operations and performance on a regularly scheduled basis to see that regional offices and postal data centers carry out the policies and programs of the bureaus and offices; advises bureaus and offices of appraisal findings.

(c) Analyzes policies and programs of bureaus and offices which have a substantial effect on regional and postal data center management, requirements, and suggests modifications needed to reflect Department plans and objectives, to achieve uniformity of administration in regional offices and postal data centers, and to obtain optimum results therein.

(d) Establishes standards and ceilings for determining regional and postal data center organization and complements; establishes and approves regional office and postal data center budgets and funds.

(e) Develops, in cooperation with Bureau of Personnel, programs for training and indoctrination of regional and postal data center personnel; coordinates such programs with bureaus and offices.

(f) Coordinates with the bureaus and offices in the selection and discipline of regional and postal data center personnel In their areas of responsibility.

[32 F.R. 13129, Sept. 15, 1967] § 821.9

Executive Assistants to the Deputy Postmaster General.

(a) Executive Assistants. (1) Coordinate activities of bureaus and offices in areas requiring joint planning and action.

(2) Apprise the Deputy Postmaster General of the status of bureau programs and projects; identify matters requiring his attention or action.

(3) Represent the Deputy Postmaster General on manpower control matters requiring his determination.

(4) Establish policy for and directs the preparation, release and distribution of all official orders, and regulations of the Department.

(5) Provide policy and program direction for the Office of Headquarters Services.

(6) Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Postmaster General.

(b) Executive Secretariat. (1) Director serves as Executive Secretary of the Post Office Department Advisory Board. Prepares record of proceedings and assists the Board in preparing its reports to the Postmaster General.

(2) Coordinates preparation of the Weekly Highlight Report; and the Annual Report of the Postmaster General to the President.

(3) Assists the Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster General in coordinating replies to General Accounting Office reports.

(c) Office of Headquarters Services. Provides plans, policies, and programs for and appraises the effectiveness of office communications and building services; graphics, printing, and distribution services; mail and messenger services; parking space and permits; develops, justifies, administers and accounts for the budget of the Office of Headquarters Services. Directs staffs of the Operating Services Division, the Graphic Arts Division, and the Library Division. Maintains liaison on policy and planning matters with the General Services Administration concerning headquarters building and cafeteria; and with the Government Printing Office, the General Services Administration, and the Congressional Joint Committee on Printing for ail printing of the Postal Establishment, except for accountable paper. Administers a personnel program for the Office. Serves as deputy defense coordination representative for the Office of the Postmaster General and the Deputy Postmaster General.

(1) Operating Services Division. (i) Plans, programs, and directs the Headquarters supplies, equipment, and services procurement program. Directs continuing appraisal of furniture and equipment condition and use.

(ii) Provides telephone and related services for Headquarters, Washington Region, Washington Supply Center, Washington, D.C. Post Office, and Mail Equipment Shops; develops communication layouts, and analyzes and reports communication costs; assures timely

preparation and issuance of the Departmental telephone directory; maintains liaison with the telephone company and the General Services Administratior (GSA) on communication matters.

(iii) Approves requests and arranges with GSA for building maintenance, repairs, and alterations; coordinates maintenance and repair services in the Post Office Department Building and other quarters occupied by Headquarters personnel.

(iv) Plans, provides and directs a program to maintain and repair all office equipment.

(v) Analyzes and plans space requirements for Headquarters personnel and negotiates with GSA for space allocations.

(vi) Provides automotive transportation and delivery services for Headquarters; manages the official parking facilities; serves as parking control office for matters concerned with employee parking privileges.

(vii) Plans and directs property surveys for maintenance of Headquarters property accountability.

(viii) Directs the program to furnish carpentry, machine shop, and labor services.

(ix) Organizes and directs the physical arrangement of facilities for movies, television and press conferences, and other ceremonies; handles receipt and shipment of Post Office Department exhibits.

(x) Plans for and provides the Headquarters mail and messenger services.

(xi) Administers the Headquarters records storage and disposal program within the policies and guidelines of the Federal Government, and implementation procedures established by the Forms and Records Management Branch, Management Systems Division, Bureau of Finance and Administration.

(xii) Prepares and presents annual budget estimates to the Director, Office of Headquarters Services, consistent with element manager responsibilities under the PPBS program; justifies personnel and funds for all procurement and supply activities of the Division.

(2) Graphic Arts Division. (i) Serves as printing technician for the Department; renders technical advisory services to all components of the Department on printing and duplicating plans and projects.

(ii) Administers Headquarters reproduction plant, personnel, and facilities;