Secretary of Transportation and Public Works of Puerto Rico
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NominatorGovernor Pedro R. Pierluisi Urrutia
AppointerGovernor Pedro R. Pierluisi Urrutia
with advice and consent from the Senate
with advice and consent from the Senate
Term length4 years
FormationEstablished by Law No. 6 of 1952,
Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico, and
Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1971
Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico, and
Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1971
| Secretary of Transportation and Public Works of Puerto Rico | |
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Incumbent since January 2, 2021Eileen Vélez Vega | |
| Department of Transportation and Public Works | |
| Nominator | Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi Urrutia |
| Appointer | Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi Urrutia with advice and consent from the Senate |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Formation | Established by Law No. 6 of 1952, Article IV of the Constitution of Puerto Rico, and Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1971 |
| Succession | Sixth |
| Website | www |
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| Executive branch of the government of Puerto Rico |
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The secretary of transportation and public works of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Secretario de Transportación y Obras Públicas de Puerto Rico) leads the Department of Transportation and Public Works of Puerto Rico and leads all efforts related to transportation and public works in Puerto Rico.[1][2][3] As of 2021, the current secretary is Eileen Vélez Vega, the first woman to lead the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works.
