P.R. Laws tit. 23, § 594
The powers, authorities and duties, as well as the operating and administrative policies of the Puerto Rico Motion Picture Arts, Sciences and Industry Development Corporation, shall be exercised by a Board of Directors.
The Board shall be constituted by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, who shall preside over the Board, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corporation, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Executive Director of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, and the Executive Director of the Tourism Company or the persons whom the aforementioned officials may designate as their representatives. The Board shall also be made up of two (2) citizens from the private sector representing the public interest, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, and at least one (1) of whom shall have renowned interest, knowledge and experience in the motion picture arts, sciences and industry (actors, screenwriters, producers, etc.).
The appointments of the public interest members of the board shall be made for a term of (4) years; Provided, That the first appointments under this chapter shall be made in a staggered manner, to wit: one member for the term of four (4) years; one for the term of five (5) years, and one for the term of six (6) years.
Every public interest member of the board of directors shall be paid a per diem in the amount of fifty dollars ($50) for each day of work as an active member of the board; Provided, That if the person appointed is an official or employee of the Government of Puerto Rico, he/she shall not be paid any per diem whatsoever.
The board shall meet at least twice during the year, and for purposes of deliberations and determinations, quorum shall be constituted by a simple majority of its members.
History —Aug. 17, 2001, No. 121, § 3.01; Aug. 28, 2002, No. 205, § 1; Jan. 4, 2010, No. 2, § 1.