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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 3: Municipalities
Article 13: Clerk, Police Officer, Manager; Duties, 3-13-1 through 3-13-4
Section 3-13-3: Appointment of manager; duties and qualifications.


NM Stat § 3-13-3 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

3-13-3. Appointment of manager; duties and qualifications.

The governing body of any municipality having a population of one thousand or more persons may provide for a manager either by ordinance or by an election to be called by the governing body upon the filing of a petition containing the signatures of at least ten percent of the registered voters in the municipality. The office of manager shall carry the same qualifications, duties and responsibilities as provided for a manager under Sections 3-14-13 through 3-14-15 NMSA 1978.

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