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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. The “Indian affairs commission” is created. The commission shall consist of ten members who are residents of New Mexico appointed by the governor as follows:
(1) three members shall be Pueblo Indians;
(2) three members shall be Navajo Indians;
(3) two members shall be Apache Indians;
(4) one member shall be an urban Indian; and
(5) one member shall be a non-Indian.
B. Indian members, except the urban Indian member, shall be appointed from lists of names submitted by the all Indian pueblo council, the Jicarilla and Mescalero tribal councils and the Navajo Nation.
C. Members serve at the pleasure of the governor. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term.
D. The governor shall appoint the chairman and the commission may select such other officers as the commission deems necessary.
E. Members may receive per diem and mileage pursuant to the Per Diem and Mileage Act, but shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 9. Executive Department § 9-21-13. Indian affairs commission created - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-9-executive-department/nm-st-sect-9-21-13/
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