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A. The director shall establish at least five regional offices that align with the five regional offices of the children, youth and families department to accommodate all judicial districts that exist within the five regions. One regional office shall be located each in the northwest, northeast, southwest, southeast and the Bernalillo county metropolitan area.
B. The director shall appoint a regional manager in each region. The regional manager shall administer the operation of the region and shall serve at the pleasure of the director. Each regional manager shall reside in this state and shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the highest courts of the state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 32A. Children's Code § 32A-27-5. Duty of director to establish regional offices; appointment of regional managers - last updated May 06, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-32a-childrens-code/nm-st-sect-32a-27-5/
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