P.R. Laws tit. 21, § 4258
The municipalities that deem it necessary, in view of the complexity of their administrative procedures, may create the position of Municipal Administrator to perform the administrative functions of the municipality which pertain to the mayor as provided in § 4109 of this title, with the exception of the appointment and removal of officials and employees, representation of the municipality in judicial or extrajudicial acts, the contracting or execution of agreements in behalf of the municipality, and any other exceptions established by other statutes. The appointment of the Municipal Administrator shall have to be confirmed by the Municipal Legislature as provided in § 4252 of this title.
The Municipal Administrator shall, at least, hold a bachellors degree from a higher education institution, and have three (3) years of experience in government management matters, or its equivalent in additional years of experience in the corresponding area, which will allow him/her to develop municipal programs effectively. The validation of the years of experience for education shall be governed by the criteria established in the Compensation and Classification Plan, Ordinance of Regulations in effect.
History —Aug. 30, 1991, No. 81, added as § 6.008 on Dec. 17, 1993, No. 130, § 5.