New Mexico § 3-10-2 - Officers; oath and bond; failure to qualify
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-10-2 — Officers; oath and bond; failure to qualify, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-10-2. Officers; oath and bond; failure to qualify
A. Any officer elected or appointed to any municipal office shall take an oath or
affirmation to support the constitution of the United States, the constitution and
laws of New Mexico and to faithfully perform the duties of his office. B. For the care and disposition of municipal funds in the employee's custody and for
the faithful discharge of the employee's duties, the governing body of the municipality
shall require a corporate surety bond from the treasurer, the police officer and any
other employee it designates. In lieu of individual corporate surety bonds, the governing body may secure a blanket
corporate surety bond. The municipality shall pay for the surety bond. C. The governing body of any municipality may declare vacated the office of any person
who fails, within ten days after he has been notified of his election or appointment
to office, to take the oath of office, or to give bond when required.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 3-10-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-10-2 cover?
Section 3-10-2 ("Officers; oath and bond; failure to qualify") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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