New Mexico Statutes Chapter 74. Environmental Improvement § 74-4E-4. Commission created; membership; terms; duties; immunity granted

A. The “state emergency response commission” is created. The commission shall consist of seven members who shall be qualified voters of the state of New Mexico. All members shall be appointed by the governor. Among the members appointed, there shall be representatives of private industry, federal facilities, public health and public safety. Appointments shall be made for four-year terms to expire on January 1 of the appropriate year. Commission members shall serve staggered terms as determined by the governor at the time of their initial appointments. Annually, the governor shall designate, from among the members, a chair of the commission.

B. The commission shall:

C. The commission may solicit and accept grants from federal or private sources for undertakings that further the purpose of the Hazardous Chemicals Information Act and may make contracts necessary to carry out the purpose of that act.

D. Commission members shall not vote by proxy. A majority of the members constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.

E. Commission members shall not be paid, but shall receive per diem and mileage expenses as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act.  1

F. Immunity from tort liability for emergency response actions, including planning or preparation therefor, is granted to the state, its subdivisions and all their agencies, officers, agents and employees. Any waiver of immunity from tort liability granted under the Tort Claims Act  2 shall not be applicable to disaster or emergency response or planning.