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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The secretary of state shall:
A. generally supervise all elections by administering the Election Code in its statewide application;
B. prepare instructions for the conduct of election and registration matters in accordance with the laws of the state;
C. advise county clerks, boards of county commissioners and boards of registration as to the proper methods of performing their duties prescribed by the Election Code;
D. report possible violations of the Election Code of which the secretary of state has knowledge to the district attorney or the attorney general for prosecution;
E. cause to be published in book form and distributed to the county clerk of each county for use by precinct boards a sufficient number of copies of the Election Code as it is from time to time amended and supplemented;
F. be responsible for the education and training of county clerks regarding elections;
G. be responsible for the education and training of voting machine technicians; and
H. assist the county clerks in the education and training of registration officers.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 1. Elections § 1-2-2. Secretary of state; general duties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-1-elections/nm-st-sect-1-2-2/
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