P.R. Laws tit. 18, § 1421
The administrative and executive functions of the Administration shall be executed by an Administrator, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the recommendation of the Secretary of Labor and Human Resources, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of four (4) years, and until his/her successor is appointed and takes office. The Administrator shall receive the remuneration or salary assigned by the Governor, and consigned annually in the General Budget of Operating Expenses of the Government of Puerto Rico. The Administrator shall answer directly to the Secretary of Labor and Human Resources regarding all matters of the Administration, and shall be subject to the public policy, and the directives and norms promulgated by the Secretary. The Secretary shall approve the internal organization of the Administration, shall determine programmatic priorities, and establish the mechanisms for the liaison and coordination that should exist between the Agency and the other components of the Department.
The Administrator after consulting with the Secretary of Labor and Human Resources, may appoint a Deputy Administrator, and fix his/her corresponding remuneration, pursuant to the customary practice for offices of the same or similar nature. The Deputy Administrator shall perform such functions, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Administrator, and shall substitute for him/her in the event of his/her temporary absence or disability.
If for any reason, the Administrator should die, resign, or is removed or dismissed from office for any reason, the Deputy Administrator shall assume his/her functions, responsibilities, powers and duties as Acting Administrator until a successor is appointed and takes office.
History —June 23, 1985, No. 1, p. 595, § 6; Aug. 6, 1999, No. 224, §§ 8, 9.