Governor appoints officials to Forensic Sciences, Culture, and other boards

By The Star Staff

Governor Jenniffer Aidyn González Colón made several appointments to government commissions, agencies, and boards, with the designations taking immediate effect due to the Senate’s legislative recess.

Among the appointments, she designated attorney Jessica Ñeco Morales as president of the Puerto Rico Pilots Commission, an entity created under Law 226 of August 12, 1999. This commission has the authority to establish disciplinary rules, maritime traffic regulations, and applicable fees and charges for pilotage services in Puerto Rico.

Pilotage is defined in the law as the science or art of mastering the pilot’s trade—an experienced person with knowledge of the area in which they navigate, qualifying them to direct vessels within coastal or port zones, thus protecting life, property, and natural resources.

The governor also appointed Dr. María S. Conte Miller as executive director of the Institute of Forensic Sciences. This appointment follows the elimination of the Institute’s Board of Directors under Law 43-2025, which had previously held the power to make such a designation.

Additionally, she appointed José Martínez Martínez as a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Puerto Rica Culture and also as a member of the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico School of Plastic Arts and Design Corporation.

Lastly, she designated Josean Feliciano García as a member of the Workforce Development Board.

All appointments made on Friday will take immediate effect while the regular legislative session of the Puerto Rico Senate remains in recess.