P.R. Laws tit. 25, § 1967

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§ 1967. Trust Board

The Trust Board shall be composed of seven (7) trustees, to wit, the Police Superintendent; the Secretary of Justice, an official designated by the Puerto Rico Police Superintendent to assist in the execution and implementation of the Puerto Rico Police professionalization program and the Secretary of the Treasury. The remaining three (3) Trust members shall be citizens with an established reputation, appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, one (1) of which shall be a certified public accountant, an economist, or a finance expert; one (1) of the members shall have experience in public administration; and one (1) member shall represent public interest and be selected by the Governor from a list submitted by civil rights advocacy organizations.

The Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall provide technological advice when needed.

The Board members shall serve for a three (3)-year term after their appointment and may be removed from office by the Governor for just cause. If any of the members resigns from his/her position, a successor shall be appointed for the remainder of the term. The Board members shall not receive any compensation for their services.

The Board, its members, officials, agents, or the employees of the Trust shall be held harmless from any civil liability for any action taken in good faith while carrying out their functions and duties in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

History —Aug. 26, 2014, No. 140, § 8, eff. 90 days after Aug. 26, 2014.