New Mexico § 18-2-1 - State library commission created
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 18-2-1 — State library commission created, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-2-1. State library commission created
There is created a “New Mexico state library commission,” composed of five members,
which shall have its headquarters at the state capitol. Four members of the commission shall be appointed by the governor from among resident
citizens of the state interested in and informed with regard to library conditions,
the appointees insofar as practicable to represent different sections of the state. Two of the members shall be originally appointed for a term of two years; one member
shall be originally appointed for a term of four years; and one member shall be originally
appointed for a term of six years. After the expiration of the original appointments, all appointments shall be for
terms of six years. The fifth member of the commission shall be a member of the state board of education
chosen by vote of the board's membership. The term of the fifth member shall be for so long as he serves on the state board
of education, but not to exceed six years. At least one member of the commission shall be a professionally trained librarian. Members of the commission shall be entitled to per diem and mileage as provided
in the Per Diem and Mileage Act while engaged in the performance of their official
duties for the commission.
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Section 18-2-1 ("State library commission created") 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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