P.R. Laws tit. 4, § 1502

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§ 1502. Removal of Board members

The Governor may remove any member of the Board for incapacity, inefficiency, negligence, or improper conduct in the discharge of his duties, upon the preferment and notice of charges, in writing giving the member an opportunity to defend himself, personally or through attorney, before the Secretary of Justice, or any officer designated by the latter. The charges shall be heard within thirty (30) days after notice to respondent and the evidence and recommendations of the Secretary of Justice in connection with the charges shall be submitted to the Governor for final action.

History —July 22, 1974, No. 118, Part 1, p. 540, § 2, retroactive to July 1, 1974.