P.R. Laws tit. 1, § 815
The Governor may, on his/her own motion or by filing a complaint with the Director’s Council through the Advocate, and upon previous notice and hearing, remove the three (3) members of the Director’s Council who were appointed by the Governor, when there is just cause for such removal.
The remaining members of the Director’s Council may be removed by filing a complaint with the Advocate establishing just cause therefor. The Advocate shall refer the complaint to the consideration of the Adjudicatory Committee.
Any of the following grounds shall be considered just cause for removal of a Director’s Council member:
(a) Failing to comply with the public policy set forth in this chapter and the Bill of Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
(b) Engaging in actions or omissions that adversely affect the populations or sectors of persons with disabilities that are a priority for the work of the Advocacy Office.
(c) Failing to comply with accountability standards.
(d) Engaging in political-partisan activities while discharging his/her duties as part of the Director’s Council.
(e) Being found guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony.
(f) Failing to attend more than three (3) consecutive meetings unjustifiably.
(g) Failing to comply with any law or public policy relating to the rights of persons with disabilities.
(h) Having a mental or physical disability that prevents him/her from fully discharging the duties of the office.
(i) Being negligent while carrying out or discharging his/her duties.
History —Sept. 24, 2015, No. 158, § 2.04.