Puerto Rico Department of Health
Encyclopedia
The Puerto Rico Department of Health is one of the Cabinet-level agencies directly created by Article 4, Section 6 of the Constitution of Puerto Rico
. It is headed by a Secretary of Health, appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico
and requiring the advise and consent
of the Senate of Puerto Rico
. The Secretary of Health is eighth in the line of gubernatorial succession.
Constitution of Puerto Rico
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is the controlling government document of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It is composed of nine articles detailing the structure of the government as well as the function of several of its institutions. The document also contains an extensive...
. It is headed by a Secretary of Health, appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico
Governor of Puerto Rico
The Governor of Puerto Rico is the Head of Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Since 1948, the Governor has been elected by the people of Puerto Rico...
and requiring the advise and consent
Advise and Consent
Advise and Consent is a 1959 political novel by Allen Drury that explores the United States Senate confirmation of controversial Secretary of State nominee Robert Leffingwell who is a former member of the Communist Party...
of the Senate of Puerto Rico
Senate of Puerto Rico
The Senate of Puerto Rico is the upper house of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico, the territorial legislature of Puerto Rico. The Senate is composed of 27 senators, representing eight constituent senatorial districts across the commonwealth, with two senators elected per district; an...
. The Secretary of Health is eighth in the line of gubernatorial succession.
Puerto Rico Secretaries of Health
- Dr. Lorenzo González, 2009–present
- Dr. Jaime Rivera Dueño, 1980's, 2009
- Dr. Luis Izquierdo Mora, 1970's