P.R. Laws tit. 21, § 4904
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The Commissioner may appoint a Deputy Commissioner and delegate any of the powers provided in this subtitle, on him/her except the approval of regulations and the appointing of personnel. The Deputy Commissioner shall be a person of known capacity, moral probity and knowledge of matters related to the municipal government.
In the event of illness, disability or temporary absence, or when for any other reason, the office of the Commissioner becomes vacant, the Deputy Commissioner shall assume all the powers, duties and faculties of the office until a successor is appointed and takes office.
History —Aug. 30, 1991, No. 81, § 19.004.