2018 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 1 - Elections
Article 4 - Registration of Electors
Section 1-4-37 - Board of registration; term; qualification.
A. Members of the board of registration shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified.
B. Members of the board of registration shall qualify by taking and filing in the office of the county clerk the oath required of county officials.
History: 1953 Comp., § 3-4-35, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 93.
Cross references. — For county officers' oaths, see N.M. Const., art. XX, § 1 and 10-1-13 NMSA 1978.
One contemplating becoming candidate may serve on board. — Even though a justice of the peace (now magistrate) contemplates becoming a candidate in the ensuing election, he may serve as a member of the board of registration and he would not be disqualified from doing so. 1945-46 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 46-4849 (opinion rendered under former law).
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 25 Am. Jur. 2d Elections § 90.
29 C.J.S. Elections § 42.