P.R. Laws tit. 1, § 818
The Advocate may be removed on the following grounds:
(a) For being found guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony.
(b) For failing to comply with the public policy set forth in this chapter and the Bill of Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
(c) For failing to comply with the duties and tasks delegated to him/her by the Director’s Council to ensure compliance with this chapter and the public policy set forth herein.
(d) For 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.
(e) For failing to comply with accountability standards.
(f) For engaging in political-partisan activities while discharging his/her duties as Advocate.
(g) For being absent for more than fifteen (15) consecutive working days unjustifiably.
(h) For failing to comply with any law or public policy relating to the rights of persons with disabilities.
(i) For having a mental or physical disability that prevents him/her from fully discharging the duties of the office.
(j) For being negligent while carrying out or discharging his/her duties.
(k) For failing to meet the reporting requirements established in this chapter.
The Director’s Council may, on its own motion or by filing a complaint, and upon previous notice and hearing, remove the Advocate from office on any of the aforementioned grounds.
History —Sept. 24, 2015, No. 158, § 2.07.