New Mexico Statutes Chapter 9. Executive Department § 9-14-3. Governor's office of policy and planning created; powers and duties

A. focus primarily on issue identification, formulation, analysis and follow through in order to develop major policy statements and implementation strategies, thereby achieving a cohesive and effective direction for the state;

B. define strategic issues where coordination of federal and state government resources is necessary in order to effectively determine and implement a coordinated and cohesive direction for state policy, and in order to ensure responsive and efficient state government.

A. prepare a governor's policy manual to define the focus of the overall state plans and policies;

B. coordinate executive implementation of the plans and policies;

C. prepare legislative proposals which would implement plans and policies;

D. promote efficient inter-department coordination in the implementation and administration of the plans and policies;

E. coordinate cabinet meetings to achieve a cohesive direction in the implementation of the plans and policies;

F. serve as staff to the governor's alternate to the southwest border regional association;

G. serve as staff to the governor's alternate to the council of four corners governors;

H. consider emergency preparedness needs in conjunction with the office of military affairs and provide, as necessary, staff to coordinate these needs;

I. conduct ongoing planning studies to identify and analyze emerging planning and policy issues requiring immediate attention, and conduct special planning and policy studies as requested by the governor.