New Mexico Statutes Chapter 28. Human Rights § 28-16B-2. Office of guardianship; created; staff

A. The “office of guardianship” is created in the developmental disabilities planning council.

B. The executive director of the developmental disabilities planning council shall employ a head of the office who shall be an attorney licensed in New Mexico who is hired on the basis of ability, experience and knowledge of guardianship issues under the Uniform Probate Code. The position shall be classified pursuant to the Personnel Act.

C. Subject to appropriations, the executive director may hire such other professional and clerical staff as necessary to carry out the purposes of the office.