New Mexico § 28-7-16 - Commission for the blind created
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§ 28-7-16. Commission for the blind created
A. There is created the “commission for the blind”, consisting of three members, at
least one of whom shall be blind, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent
of the senate. Members of the first commission shall be appointed for staggered terms, one ending
on December 31, 1988, one ending December 31, 1990 and one ending December 31, 1992. Thereafter, appointments shall be for staggered terms of six years. B. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction
of business. The commission shall elect a chairman from its membership. C. Members of the commission shall be compensated as provided in the Per Diem and
Mileage Act 1 and shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance. 1
NMSA 1978, § 10-8-1 et seq.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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