2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 11-6-5 — Powers of the council.

11-6-5. Powers of the council.

The council shall have all the powers necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of the New Mexico Community Assistance Act [ 11-6-1 NMSA 1978], including but not limited to the power to:   

A.     develop and oversee the administration of community assistance programs;   

B.     adopt, amend and repeal, in accordance with the provisions of the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978] and with technical assistance from the staff of the division, all regulations necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of the rules of the New Mexico Community Assistance Act [ 11-6-1 NMSA 1978];   

C.     apply to any appropriate agency of the United States for participation in and for receipt of aid from any program designed to assist local community infrastructure development;   

D.     oversee the administration of federal and other funds which are received, controlled or disbursed for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of the community assistance program;   

E.     coordinate and mobilize assistance and funding resources in regard to the construction, extension or repair of projects;   

F.     coordinate with, assist and seek input from political subdivisions, community organizations and civic groups;   

G.     make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to its duties and the execution of its powers under the New Mexico Community Assistance Act [ 11-6-1 NMSA 1978];   

H.     do any and all things necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes and exercise the powers given and granted in the New Mexico Community Assistance Act [ 11-6-1 NMSA 1978]; and   

I.     disburse and oversee the administration of any other funds appropriated to the council or as directed by the legislature.