New Mexico Statutes Chapter 27. Public Assistance § 27-8-6. Community action agencies; board; local participation

(1) one-third of the members of the board shall be elected public officials currently holding office in the geographical area to be served by the community action agency or their representatives, except that if the number of elected officials reasonably available and willing to serve is less than one-third of the membership of the board, membership on the board of appointive officials may be counted in meeting this one-third requirement;

(2) at least one-third of the members shall be persons chosen in accordance with democratic selection procedures adequate to ensure that they are representative of the poor in the area served; and

(3) the other members shall be officials or members of business, industry, labor, religious, welfare, education or other major groups and interests in the community.