2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 29: Law Enforcement
Article 7: Law Enforcement Training, 29-7-1 through 29-7-13
Section 29-7-5: Powers and duties of the director.
29-7-5. Powers and duties of the director.
The director shall:
A. be the chief executive officer of the academy and employ necessary personnel;
B. issue a certificate of completion to any person who:
(1) graduates from an approved basic law enforcement training program and who satisfies the qualifications for certification as set forth in Section 29-7-6 NMSA 1978; or
(2) graduates from an approved basic telecommunicator training program and who satisfies the qualifications for certification as set forth in the Public Safety Telecommunicator Training Act [29-7C-1 NMSA 1978];
C. perform all other acts necessary and appropriate to the carrying out of his duties;
D. act as executive secretary to the board;
E. carry out the policy as set by the board; and
F. annually evaluate the courses of instruction being offered by the academy and make necessary modifications and adjustments to the programs.
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