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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 9: Executive Department
Article 8: Human Services Department, 9-8-1 through 9-8-14
Section 9-8-5: Secretary of human services; appointment.
Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 9-8-5 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis)
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9-8-5. Secretary of human services; appointment.
A. The administrative head of the human services department is the "secretary of human services," 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 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.
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