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PC 302

Para enmendar el Artículo 4 de la Ley Núm. 22 de 5 de agosto de 2021, mejor conocida como “Ley de la Oficina Enlace de la Comunidad Sorda con el Gobierno de Puerto Rico”, con el fin de establecer el término de seis (6) años que ocupará el(la) Director(a) Ejecutivo(a) de la Oficina Enlace de la Comunidad Sorda con el Gobierno de Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Establishes a fixed six-year term for Puerto Rico's Deaf Community Liaison Office Executive Director, replacing at-will tenure and affecting leadership stability for deaf community services.

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Bill Summary · PC 302

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 302 amends Law 22 of 2021 to establish a six-year fixed term for the Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Deaf Community Liaison Office. This change would replace whatever tenure structure currently exists with a defined, six-year appointment period for this leadership position.

Why is this important

The Deaf Community Liaison Office serves as the official government bridge for deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens in Puerto Rico. Establishing a fixed term provides institutional stability, clear expectations for leadership succession, and protections against arbitrary removal—factors that affect service continuity for a vulnerable community with specific accessibility needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Executive authority concerns: The commission's rejection (May 2025) suggests opposition to limiting the governor's ability to remove the director at will, a traditional executive power
  • Tenure protection interpretation: Stakeholders may disagree on whether six years provides appropriate accountability or creates inflexible leadership that cannot respond to performance issues
  • Budget and resource implications: Extended tenure may affect budget planning and staffing flexibility within the office

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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