New Mexico Statutes Chapter 18. Libraries, Museums, and Cultural Properties § 18-12-5. Board; powers and duties

(1) exercise trusteeship over the collections of the center;

(2) accept and hold title to all property for the center's use;

(3) review annually the performance of the director and report its findings to the secretary of cultural affairs;

(4) acquire objects relating to Hispanic culture and history of interest to the public and real property for the center's use or benefit by purchase, donation and bequest;

(5) solicit funds or property for the development of the center, its collections and its programs;

(6) adopt rules as appropriate governing:

(7) enter into leases with public or private organizations or agencies for the use of center premises or facilities for periods of time that exceed forty-five days;

(8) cooperate with other agencies and political subdivisions of municipal, state, tribal and federal governments and private organizations and individuals to the extent necessary to establish and maintain the center and its programs;

(9) subject to other provisions of law and excepting temporary statewide initiatives of the secretary of cultural affairs, impose admission fees to the center's facilities and programs; and

(10) establish policy, determine the mission and direct the development of the center.