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Detailed explanation-1: -The Board of Governors–located in Washington, D.C.–is the governing body of the Federal Reserve System. It is run by seven members, or “governors, ” who are nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed in their positions by the U.S. Senate.

Detailed explanation-2: -The seven members of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. A full term is fourteen years. One term begins every two years, on February 1 of even-numbered years. A member who serves a full term may not be reappointed.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Federal Reserve Act created the Federal Reserve System, consisting of twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks jointly responsible for managing the country’s money supply, making loans and providing oversight to banks, and serving as a lender of last resort.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jerome H. Powell. Chair. Board of Governors. Michelle W. Bowman. Governor. Board of Governors. Lisa D. Cook. Governor. Board of Governors. Philip N. Jefferson. Governor. Board of Governors. Christopher J. Waller. Governor. Lael Brainard. Vice Chair. Board of Governors. Randal K. Quarles. Vice Chair for Supervision. Janet L. Yellen. Chair. More items