New Mexico § 3-15-7 - Charter; provisions; restrictions; prior legislation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-15-7 — Charter; provisions; restrictions; prior legislation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-15-7. Charter; provisions; restrictions; prior legislation
The charter may provide for any system or form of government that may be deemed expedient
and beneficial to the people of the municipality, including the manner of appointment
or election of its officers, the recall of the officers and the petition and referendum
of any ordinance, resolution or action of the municipality; provided, that the charter
shall not be inconsistent with the constitution of New Mexico, shall not authorize
the levy of any tax not specifically authorized by the laws of the state and shall
not authorize the expenditure of public funds for other than public purposes. All bylaws, ordinances and resolutions lawfully passed and in force in the municipality
before the adoption of the charter shall remain in force until amended or repealed.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 3-15-7
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-15-7 cover?
Section 3-15-7 ("Charter; provisions; restrictions; prior legislation") 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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