P.R. Laws tit. 16, § 961c
Every candidate appearing [on] the presidential ballot shall designate a presidential official in Puerto Rico to whom shall be delegated the responsibility of handling all matters related to the electoral event to be held pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Within the term of fifteen (15) days as of the date of his/her nomination or in default thereof, after having filed the number of valid petitions as provided in § 961f of this title, the candidate shall notify in writing the Chairperson of the Commonwealth Elections Commission the designation of the official, stating the personal data and the express delegation for such a purpose. Said notice shall be issued within the term of fifteen (15) days as of the date of effectiveness of this act for the election to be held on November 7, 2000. In subsequent elections, said notice shall be made within the term of fifteen (15) days as of the date a presidential candidate has been nominated by his/her respective party.
If after said terms have elapsed, the candidate has failed to appoint the presidential official, then the Electoral Commissioner of the national party in Puerto Rico shall assume said responsibility.
The presidential official or the person upon whom the latter delegates shall be empowered to appoint the representatives of the candidate to the various electoral bodies.
History —Sept. 10, 2000, No. 403, § 1.5.