The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, commonly known as the Federal Reserve Board, is the main governing body of the Federal Reserve System. It is charged with overseeing the Federal Reserve Banks and with helping implement the monetary policy of the United States. Governors are appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the Senate for staggered 14-year terms. It is headquartered in the Eccles Building on Constitution Avenue, N.W. in Washington, D.C.
Federal Reserve System headquarters
A Board of Governors meeting in April 2019
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in 2022
A Board of Governors meeting on January 1, 1922
Jerome Powell
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Jerome Hayden "Jay" Powell is an American attorney and investment banker who has served since 2018 as the 16th chair of the Federal Reserve.
Powell speaks at the Columbus School of Law in February 2015
President Donald Trump nominates Powell in November 2017
Powell takes the oath of office, administered by Randal Quarles, as chair in February 2018