New Mexico § 50-1-1 - Commission created; selection, term and qualifications of members
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§ 50-1-1. Commission created; selection, term and qualifications of members
A. There is created a three-member “labor and industrial commission.” The governor shall appoint two members with the consent of the senate who shall hold
office at the pleasure of the governor for terms of four years. One member appointed by the governor shall be a person who, on account of his previous
vocation, employment or affiliation can be classed as a representative of employers
and the other member appointed by the governor shall be a person who, on account of
his previous vocation, employment or affiliation, can be classed as a representative
of employees. The third member shall be appointed by the other two members and shall hold office
at the pleasure of the appointing members for a term of four years. The third member shall be a person who, on account of his previous vocation, employment
or affiliation, cannot be classed as a representative of employers or employees. Not more than two members of the commission shall belong to the same political party. If a vacancy occurs in a position appointed by the governor between sessions of
the legislature the position shall be filled by the governor. A person appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy on the commission between sessions
shall serve until the next regular legislative session. The governor shall designate a chairman of the commission. B. Members of the commission shall receive per diem and mileage pursuant to the Per
Diem and Mileage Act.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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