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§ 32A-27-12 NMSA 1978

Director; appointment; qualifications; removal

Known as the Family Representation and Advocacy Act

The act spans §§ 32A-27-1 to 32A-27-9 (13 sections).

Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 12.

A. The director is the administrative head of the office. The commission shall appoint a director for a term of four years upon approval of two-thirds of its members. The commission may reappoint a director for subsequent terms. A vacancy in the office of director shall be filled by appointment of the commission.

B. The commission shall appoint as director an attorney with the following qualifications:

(1) licensed to practice law in this state or will be licensed within one year of appointment;

(2) at least five years of experience in the field of representation of children or adults in abuse and neglect cases in a practicing attorney, management, supervisory or policymaking position or equivalent experience as determined by the commission; and

(3) clearly demonstrated management or executive experience.

C. The director may be removed by the commission upon approval of two-thirds of commission members; provided that no removal shall occur without notice and an opportunity for a hearing.

Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.