P.R. Laws tit. 1, § 313
The Advocate, upon consultation with the Governor, may appoint an Assistant Advocate and delegate on her any of the functions provided in this chapter, except the appointment of personnel and the adoption of the regulations needed to comply with the purposes of this chapter. The person appointed as Assistant Advocate must meet all the requirements stated in this chapter for the office of Advocate, and shall assume all her functions, duties, and powers in the event of illness, disability, temporary absence or when a vacancy arises, until her successor is appointed and takes office. When the office of Advocate becomes permanently vacant prior to the expiration of the term of her appointment, her successor shall be appointed for the remainder of the term of the person creating said vacancy.
History —Apr. 11, 2001, No. 20, § 5.