P.R. Laws tit. 3, § 1976c
The Advocate, after consultation with the Governor, may appoint auxiliary advocates and delegate unto them any of the functions provided for in this chapter, except the function of appointing personnel and adopting the regulations needed to meet the purposes of this chapter. The persons appointed as auxiliary advocates shall be of recognized professional capability, independence of judgment, and moral probity. Furthermore, they shall have knowledge and/or experience in public administration, government procedure and elderly-related services. They shall also have knowledge on matters of gerontology.
In addition to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the person appointed as auxiliary advocate that at a time is designated by the Advocate to cover his/her position and assume his/her functions, duties and powers until the Advocate returns to office, shall have studied and obtained a graduate college degree in gerontology. This shall also apply when a disability arises which prevents the Advocate from continuing to hold said position or when said position becomes permanently vacant.
History —Aug. 7, 2004, No. 203, § 6.