2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 9 - Executive Department
Article 24 - Public Education Department and Commission
Section 9-24-5 - Secretary; appointment.
9-24-5. Secretary; appointment.
A. The administrative head of the department is the "secretary of public education", who shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and who shall serve in the executive cabinet.
B. An appointed secretary shall serve and have all of the duties, responsibilities and authority of that office during the period of time prior to final action by the senate confirming or rejecting his appointment
History: Laws 2004, ch. 27, 5.
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