P.R. Laws tit. 21, § 4108
In the performance of their office, mayors shall be subject to complying with the standards of conduct and ethics established in §§ 1801 et seq. of Title 3, known as “Ethics in Government Act of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico”.
The mayor may be removed from office pursuant to the procedure provided in this subtitle, and for the following reasons:
(a) Having been convicted of a felony.
(b) Having been convicted of a misdemeanor implying moral turpitude.
(c) Incurring immoral conduct.
(d) Incurring illegal acts that imply dereliction of duty, inexcusable negligence or conduct which is harmful to the best public interest, in the performance of his/her functions.
The Governor of Puerto Rico, the Director of the Ethics in Government Office, the legislature or any other person, may file charges against the mayor before the Commission to Air Municipal Complaints.
History —Aug. 30, 1991, No. 81, § 3.008.