New Mexico § 32A-27-12 Director; appointment; qualifications; removal

New Mexico Statutes

§ 32A-27-12 — Director; appointment; qualifications; removal

New Mexico § 32A-27-12

Ch. 32AChildren's Code

Art. 27Family Representation and Advocacy

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Bluebook

N.M. Stat. Ann. § 32A-27-12 (2026).

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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 execu

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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.