President's Commission on the United States Postal Service
Orders Commission to Review and Recommend Postal Service Reforms
What it does
The Department of the Treasury must provide administrative support and funding for a presidential commission to study the Postal Service and recommend reforms.
Real-world impact
- Creates a temporary commission to study and recommend postal reforms.
- May lead to legislative and administrative changes affecting postal operations.
- Department of the Treasury will provide administration and funding for the commission.
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Summary
This order creates a temporary President's Commission to examine the United States Postal Service and recommend legislative and administrative reforms to ensure its long-term viability and limit taxpayer exposure.
The commission will have nine members appointed by the President, two co-chairs, and a staff led by an Executive Director, while the Department of the Treasury provides administrative support and funding.
The commission must submit its report to the President by July 31, 2003, and will end 30 days after the report or by August 30, 2003.
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