New Mexico § 15-3B-5 - Position of staff architect created; duties and responsibilities

§ 15-3B-5. Position of staff architect created; duties and responsibilities

A. The position of “staff architect” is created within the division. The staff architect shall be a legal resident of and an architect registered in

the state for at least two years. The staff architect shall assist the director in carrying out the provisions and

requirements of the Property Control Act. B. The staff architect shall review plans and specifications developed by architects

or engineers contracted for the construction of new buildings or for the remodeling

or renovation of existing state buildings under the jurisdiction of the division. C. The staff architect may develop plans and specifications for state projects whose

expenditures do not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) and that consist

of repair, replacement or remodeling of nonstructural elements. D. A staff architect who subsequently leaves the position, or any firm he may subsequently

be employed by, is prohibited for a period of two years from providing architectural

services or bidding on the construction, remodeling or renovation of a state building

if he developed or worked on the plans or specifications for such construction, remodeling

or renovation while employed as staff architect.