2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 18: Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties
Article 12: Hispanic Cultural Center, 18-12-1 through 18-12-8
Section 18-12-7: Director; powers and duties.

18-12-7. Director; powers and duties.

Subject to the policies agreed to by the board, the director:

A. shall be responsible for the operation of the center, in accordance with all appropriate statutes and rules;

B. shall develop exhibits and programs displaying Hispanic culture, arts and humanities for the benefit of the public and with particular concern for the interests of the schools of the state;

C. shall acquire by donation or other means of acquisition collections and related materials appropriate to an Hispanic cultural center and shall direct research as is appropriate to render the collections of benefit to the public;

D. shall employ such professional staff and other employees as are necessary to the operation of the center in accordance with the provisions of the Personnel Act [10 9 1 NMSA 1978];

E. may solicit and receive funds or property of any nature for the development of the center;

F. may enter into contracts with public or private organizations, individuals or agencies for the performance of services related to the location, preservation, development, study or salvage of Hispanic cultural materials;

G. shall cooperate with institutions of higher education and other agencies and political subdivisions of municipal, state and federal governments to establish, maintain and extend the programs of the center;

H. may, as authorized by the board, lend collection materials to qualified institutions and agencies for purposes of exhibition and study and borrow collection materials from other institutions and agencies for the same purpose;

I. shall impose and collect admission fees and conduct retail sales as are normal for the operation of the center;

J. may publish journals, books, reports and other materials as are appropriate to the operation of the center; and

K. shall perform other appropriate duties as may be delegated by the governor, the secretary of cultural affairs or the board or as may be provided by law.