New Mexico § 3-14-10 - Commission-manager; selection of mayor; duties
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-14-10 — Commission-manager; selection of mayor; duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-14-10. Commission-manager; selection of mayor; duties
At the first meeting of the new commission after each election, or as soon thereafter
as practical, the commissioners shall select one of their number as mayor to act for
two years, or until a successor is selected and qualified, unless sooner removed by
death, resignation or removal from office. The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the commission and perform other duties,
consistent with his office, as imposed by the commission. The mayor has all powers and duties of a commissioner, including the right to vote
upon all questions considered by the commission. He is the official head of the municipality for all ceremonial purposes, for the
purpose of civil process and for military purposes. During his absence or disability, his duties shall be performed by another member
of the commission, appointed by a majority of the commission and designated as mayor
pro tem.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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