New Mexico § 3-13-1 - Clerk; duties
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-13-1 — Clerk; duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-13-1. Clerk; duties
A. The clerk of the municipality shall: (1) keep in custody all minutes, ordinances and resolutions approved by the governing
body; (2) attend all meetings of the governing body; (3) record all proceedings, ordinances and resolutions of the governing body; and (4) upon request, furnish copies of municipal records. The clerk may charge a reasonable fee for the cost of furnishing copies of municipal
records. B. The mayor with the consent of the governing body may designate other municipal
employees to be deputy municipal clerks who shall have the right and duty to perform
all of the duties of the municipal clerk.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 3-13-1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-13-1 cover?
Section 3-13-1 ("Clerk; duties") 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 § 3-13-1?
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