Post PNG Limited was created by virtue of the company's Act, otherwise known as the Postal Company's Act of 1996. Prior to the creation of Post PNG, the Postal Service was a division of the former Post & Telecommunication Corporation (PTC) established by the Government in 1982. Post PNG is a government ­ owned and controlled company with its Headquarter in Port Moresby. Its policy-making body is the Board of Director's composed of six members including the Managing Director, who at the same time serves as Chief Executive Officer of the company.