P.R. Laws tit. 1, § 314
A Women’s Advocate Advisory Council is hereby created, to be constituted by seven (7) persons appointed by the Governor. Said persons shall be of proven capacity and leadership and be identified by their respect for the rights and diversity of women, and be able to demonstrate that they have an awareness of gender. Of these persons, five (5) must be women, and at least one (1) of them shall be a resident of the Municipalities of Vieques or Culebra. Of the initial appointees, two (2) shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year, three (3) for a term of two (2) years, and the other two (2) for a term of three (3) years each. Upon the expiration of the initial terms, subsequent appointments shall be made for terms of three (3) years each. The person appointed by the Governor to fill a vacancy shall perform his/her functions for the remainder of the term of the member of the Advisory Council that caused said vacancy.
The Governor, without impairing his/her constitutional prerogatives, may request and receive recommendations from the government sector and the groups from the nongovernmental sector identified with women’s rights. The members of the Advisory Council shall elect their Chairperson from among its members. Five (5) members shall constitute quorum to hold the meetings of the Advisory Council and their agreements shall be adopted by the majority of those present. The Advisory Council shall adopt bylaws to rule their works, deliberations and the execution of their functions. The Women’s Advocate shall provide the Advisory Council with the facilities, equipment, materials and human resources needed to comply with the functions assigned by this chapter.
The Advisory Council shall meet as many times as deemed necessary, but not less than once every three (3) months.
History —Apr. 11, 2001, No. 20, § 6.