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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. A “state commission of public records” is established consisting of:
(1) the secretary of state;
(2) the secretary of general services;
(3) the librarian of the supreme court law library;
(4) the secretary of cultural affairs;
(5) the state auditor;
(6) the attorney general; and
(7) a recognized, professionally trained historian in the field of New Mexico history, who is a resident in New Mexico, appointed by the governor for a term of six years.
B. Each member of the commission may designate an alternate to serve in the member's stead.
C. The commission shall elect one of its members to be chair and another to be secretary. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation other than actual expenses of attending meetings of the commission or while in performance of their official duties in connection with the business of the commission.
D. The commission shall hold not less than four meetings during each calendar year and may hold special meetings as may be necessary to transact business of the commission. All meetings shall be called by the chair or when requested in writing by any two members of the commission. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
E. The administrator shall attend all meetings of the commission.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 14. Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths § 14-3-3. State commission of public records; creation - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-14-records-rules-legal-notices-oaths/nm-st-sect-14-3-3/
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