New Mexico § 49-3-7 - Meetings of trustees; quorum; vacancies; expenditures; per diem for trustees in attendance
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§ 49-3-7. Meetings of trustees; quorum; vacancies; expenditures; per diem for trustees in attendance
That the regular meetings of the board of trustees shall be held on the second Monday
of each alternate month. Special meetings may be held at any time on the call of the president of the board. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All vacancies of the board shall be filled by the remaining, qualified members thereof,
the persons appointed to fill such vacancies, to hold their offices until the election
and qualification of their successors. All expenses for holding elections under the provisions of this chapter and all
expenses necessary and proper, incurred in the exercise of the powers herein conferred,
may be paid by the board of trustees out of any funds belonging to the said community
lands of the people of Chaperito, and such members of the board of trustees shall
be entitled to receive the sum of two dollars ($2.00) per day for attending regular
meetings, which amount may be paid by the board of trustees out of the funds belonging
to the said community lands.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 49-3-7 cover?
Section 49-3-7 ("Meetings of trustees; quorum; vacancies; expenditures; per diem for trustees in attendance") 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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