2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 3: Municipalities
Article 40: Municipal Cemeteries, 3-40-1 through 3-40-9
Section 3-40-5: Powers and duties of cemetery board.
3-40-5. Powers and duties of cemetery board.
The cemetery board shall:
A. take charge of the cemetery belonging to the municipality;
B. have the management of the cemetery;
C. recommend rules and regulations for the operation, management, care and custody of the cemetery;
D. employ a sexton and other employees necessary for the care, maintenance and beautification of the cemetery; and
E. prescribe the manner and place of burials.
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