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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 3: Municipalities
Article 11: Mayor-Council Municipality; Mayor, 3-11-1 through 3-11-7
Section 3-11-4: Mayor; chief executive officer; powers.


NM Stat § 3-11-4 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

3-11-4. Mayor; chief executive officer; powers.

The mayor is the chief executive officer and shall:

A. cause the ordinances and regulations of the municipality to be obeyed;

B. exercise, within the municipality, powers conferred upon sheriffs of counties to suppress disorders and keep the peace; and

C. perform other duties, compatible with his office, which the governing body may require.

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