P.R. Laws tit. 13, § 391c
(1) To appoint the necessary personnel, which shall not be subject to the provisions of Act No. 345, of May 12, 1947, as amended, known as the “Personnel Act”.
The Chairman shall also designate an Executive Secretary who shall be in charge of directing and supervising all the technical works that may be necessary to carry out for the Commission.
The Executive Secretary, with the approval of the Chairman, shall appoint the additional personnel required to comply with the purposes of the Commission.
(2) To contract specialized services of organizations or the necessary personnel, including officers and employees of the Commonwealth, outside of their working hours, without being subject to the provisions of § 551 of Title 3 or of any other law to the contrary.
History —Jan. 30, 1973, J.R. No. 2, p. 538, § 4.