New Mexico § 68-2-33 - Tree planting advisory committee created; purpose of committee; composition

§ 68-2-33. Tree planting advisory committee created; purpose of committee; composition

A. The state forester shall appoint a tree planting advisory committee. The committee shall meet at least twice a year to review the division's tree planting

programs. The committee shall seek public input on the division's programs and may recommend

to the division and the state forester how best to achieve the purposes of the New

Mexico Forest Re-Leaf Act and the conservation planting revolving fund. B. The committee shall include at least one member from the soil and water conservation

commission, one member from the state association of soil and water conservation districts,

two members from nonprofit environmental organizations dedicated primarily to protecting

the environment and two members from the New Mexico association of nursery industries. Other committee members may include representatives from the state department of

public education, state universities, the commission on higher education, the local

government division of the department of finance and administration and other persons

whom the state forester determines will assist the committee in performing its functions. C. A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction

of business. The committee shall elect a chairman from among its membership. D. Staff for the committee shall be provided by the division.