New Mexico § 3-12-4 Governing body to provide for creation of certain appointive

New Mexico Statutes

§ 3-12-4 — Governing body to provide for creation of certain appointive

New Mexico § 3-12-4

Ch. 3Municipalities

Art. 12Governing Body of Municipality

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 3-12-4 (2026).

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offices.

A.The governing body of each municipality shall provide for the office of clerk, treasurer and police officer. The offices of clerk and treasurer may be combined and one person appointed to perform both functions.

B.The governing body may also provide for the office of an attorney.

C.The governing body may provide for deputy appointed officials who may exercise the powers granted the appointed officials.

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offices. A. The governing body of each municipality shall provide for the office of clerk, treasurer and police officer. The offices of clerk and treasurer may be combined and one person appointed to perform both functions. B. The governing body may also provide for the office of an attorney. C. The governing body may provide for deputy appointed officials who may exercise the powers granted the appointed officials.