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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 2: Legislative Branch
Article 15: Governmental Ethics Oversight Committee, 2-15-1 through 2-15-12
Section 2-15-8: Interim legislative ethics committee; duties.

Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 2-15-8 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis)
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2-15-8. Interim legislative ethics committee; duties.

The interim legislative ethics committee is authorized to:

A. issue advisory opinions on the interpretation and enforcement of ethical principles as applied to the legislature;

B. investigate complaints from another member of the legislature or a member of the public alleging misconduct of a legislator;

C. investigate referrals made to the co-chairmen of the New Mexico legislative council from the attorney general, the secretary of state or a district attorney;

D. hire special counsel or independent hearing officers as necessary; and

E. make recommendations to the respective houses by the end of the first full week of the next convened regular session regarding proposed sanctions for ethical misconduct.

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