P.R. Laws tit. 18, § 1065
With the purpose of implementing the stated public policy and achieving the objectives of the Administration, the latter shall have the following among its objectives and functions:
(a) Develop those programs, facilities, and services that are necessary to achieve the purposes established by law.
(b) Enter into covenants agreements, or contracts with government agencies or private entities related to vocational rehabilitation services and the administration of §§ 1064—1070 of this title.
(c) Take the administrative measures that are necessary for the functioning of the Commonwealth vocational rehabilitation laws or plans, and to comply with the conditions that are necessary to obtain the greatest benefits of the federal laws.
(d) Establish the internal norms and regulations needed for its operation and functioning, and to ensure that the vocational rehabilitation services are provided in an agile and rapid manner, pursuant to the requirements of applicable federal laws.
(e) Designate and employ personnel and hire workers, officials, agents, employees, and professional and technical services. The Administration shall adopt internal personnel regulations which shall be based on the basic principles of the merit system.
(f) Acquire in any legal way and possess, manage, sell, rent, or otherwise dispose of goods or any interest thereon, that is necessary achieve its objectives.
(g) Develop, by contract or directly, the promotion and publicity of the activities and programs of the Administration.
(h) Carry out or sponsor activities for the development of the personnel.
(i) Adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations to govern the norms of its activities in general, and to exercise and perform the powers and duties awarded to it by law.
(j) Receive donations, payment for rehabilitation services and/or reimbursement for services rendered in accordance with applicable legal provisions.
(k) Ensure the availability of the multidisciplinary equipment needed to provide rehabilitation services.
(l) Ensure that the federal and Commonwealth resources assigned for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities are used in the most effective manner and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
History —June 10, 2000, No. 97, § 5.