New Mexico § 20-10-2 - Awards boards
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-10-2 — Awards boards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-10-2. Awards boards
A. The adjutant general shall appoint the members of awards boards for the army national
guard and the air national guard, which shall each meet not less than quarterly to
review recommendations for state and federal awards and decorations submitted by their
respective unit commanders and others. The army national guard awards board shall also review and act on recommendations
for such awards and decorations relating to the state defense force and shall include
one or more members of the state defense force appointed by the adjutant general whenever
considering such matters. B. The adjutant general may by regulation delegate award authority to battalion commanders,
group commanders, or equivalent, of the national guard, for members of their command,
for the following awards and their subsequent devices: (1) such United States awards and decorations as are permitted to be so delegated
in United States military regulations; (2) the outstanding service medal; (3) the long service medal; (4) the good conduct medal; and (5) the perfect attendance ribbon.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 20-10-2
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-10-2 cover?
Section 20-10-2 ("Awards boards") 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.
How do I cite New Mexico § 20-10-2?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 20-10-2 apply to my situation?
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