New Mexico § 60-1A-3 - Commission created; appointment of members; terms of office
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§ 60-1A-3. Commission created; appointment of members; terms of office
A. The “state racing commission” is created and is administratively attached to the
tourism department. B. The commission shall consist of five members, no more than three of whom shall
be members of the same political party. The commission members shall be appointed by the governor and be confirmed by the
senate. All members of the commission shall hold at-large positions on the commission. C. At least three of the members of the commission shall be practical breeders of
racehorses within New Mexico. D. A commission member shall have primary residence in New Mexico and shall be of
high character and reputation so that public confidence in the administration of horse
racing is maintained. E. The term of each member of the commission shall be six years from the date of the
member's appointment. The member shall serve until a successor is appointed. In the case of a vacancy in the membership of the commission, the governor shall
fill the vacancy by appointment for the unexpired term. F. A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a member of the commission who
is an officer, official or director in a corporation conducting horse racing within
the state. G. Members of the commission shall receive no salary, but each member of the commission
shall receive per diem and mileage pursuant to the Per Diem and Mileage Act. H. The commission may appoint an executive director and establish the executive director's
duties and compensation.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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