Board of County Commissioners

NMSA 1978 ch. 4, art. 38

in effect

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-1 [Exercise of county powers.]

4-38-1. [Exercise of county powers.] The powers of a county as a body politic and corporate shall be exercised by a board of county commissioners. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 3; C.L. 1884, § 334; C.L. 1897, § 653; Code 1915, § 1188; C.S. 1929, § 33-4201; 1941 Comp., § 15-3501; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-1.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-2 Members; quorum

4-38-2. Members; quorum A. The board of county commissioners shall consist of either three or five qualified electors who shall be elected according to law. For a three-member board, two members constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. For a five-member board, three members constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. B. The board of county commissioners of any county having a population of more than one hundred thousand, as shown by the most recent federal decennial census, and having a final, full assessed valuation in excess of seventy-five million dollars ($75,000,000) shall consist of five qualified electors who shall be elected according to law. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 8; C.L. 1884, § 339; C.L. 1897, § 658; Code 1915, § 1189; C.S. 1929, § 33-4202; 1941 Comp., § 15-3502; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-2; Laws 1974, ch. 21, § 1; 2002, ch. 61, § 1.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-3 Residence in districts; period for districting; election at large

4-38-3. Residence in districts; period for districting; election at large A. A county having a population greater than thirteen thousand, according to the most recent federal decennial census, shall be divided by the board of county commissioners into as many compact single-member districts as there are board members to be elected. The districts shall be as equal in population as possible and numbered respectively to correspond to the number of board members. One commissioner shall be elected from each district by the voters of the district and shall be a resident of the district from which he is elected. If a commissioner permanently removes his residence from or maintains no residence in the district from which he was elected, he shall be deemed to have resigned. The division of the county into single-member districts shall be made once immediately following each federal decennial census. B. An H class county or a county having a population of thirteen thousand or fewer according to the most recent federal decennial census, may be divided by the board of county commissioners into single-member districts. If the county is districted, the districts shall be as equal in population as possible and numbered respectively to correspond to the number of board members. A commissioner shall be a resident of the district from which he is elected. If a commissioner permanently removes his residence from or maintains no residence in the district from which he was elected, he shall be deemed to have resigned. The division of the county into single-member districts shall be made once immediately following each federal decennial census. The board of county commissioners in a county with only three board members may require either that: (1) commissioners shall be elected from each district by the voters of the whole county; or (2) each commissioner shall be elected by the voters of the district from which that commissioner is running for office. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 10; 1880, ch. 19, § 1; C.L. 1884, § 341; C.L. 1897, § 660; Code 1915, § 1190; C.S. 1929, § 33-4203; 1941 Comp., § 15-3503; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-3; Laws 1959, ch. 106, § 1; 1961, ch. 27, § 1; 1974, ch. 21, § 2; 1985, ch. 204, § 1; 1987, ch. 290, § 1; 1991 (1st S.S.), ch. 5, § 1; 2002, ch. 61, § 2.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-6 Election; term

4-38-6. Election; term A. In each county all county commissioners shall be elected to serve four-year terms, subject to the provisions of Subsection B of this section. B. In those counties that consist of a three-member board of county commissioners, the secretary of state shall designate by lottery the terms for each county commission district, which shall elect two county commissioners for terms of four years and one county commissioner for a term of two years. The terms for two commissioners shall expire in the same year. C. In those counties that, prior to 1992, have not had four-year terms for elected officials, the assessor, sheriff and probate judge shall be elected to four-year terms and the treasurer and clerk shall be elected to two-year terms in the 1994 general election; thereafter, all elected officials shall be elected for terms of four years. The terms of the assessor, sheriff and probate judge shall expire in the same year, and the terms of the treasurer and clerk shall expire in the same year. Laws 1899, ch. 30, § 1; Code 1915, § 1191; C.S. 1929, § 33-4204; 1941 Comp., § 15-3504; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-4; Laws 1974, ch. 21, § 5; 1983, ch. 126, § 3; 1993, ch. 119, § 1.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-7 [Holding office until successor is qualified.]

4-38-7. [Holding office until successor is qualified.] Every person appointed county commissioner shall hold his office until the general election, and until his successor shall be qualified and enters upon the duties of such office. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 39; C.L. 1884, § 370; C.L. 1897, § 689; Code 1915, § 1192; C.S. 1929, § 33-4205; 1941 Comp., § 15-3505; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-5.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-8 Meetings

4-38-8. Meetings The board of county commissioners shall meet, after notice as required by law for meetings of public bodies, at the county seat of each county at quarterly meetings in January, April, July and October in each year and at such other times within the prescribed county as in the opinion of the board the public interests may require. Meetings other than quarterly meetings may be held in the municipality with the largest population concentration in the county, and meetings concerning matters of local interest only may be held in the community affected. All meetings shall be held in a public building owned be [by] the state, county or public schools. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 11; C.L. 1884, § 343; C.L. 1897, § 662; Code 1915, § 1194; C.S. 1929, § 33-4208; 1941 Comp., § 15-3507; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-7; Laws 1975, ch. 30, § 1; 1981, ch. 81, § 1.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-10 Chairman

4-38-10. Chairman A. The county commission shall select a chairman in a manner and for a term provided by county ordinance. B. In the absence of a county ordinance providing for the chairman's selection and term, the county commissioners shall, at the first meeting of each year choose one of their number chairman, who shall preside at that meeting and all other meetings if present; but in case of his absence from any meeting, the members present shall choose one of their number as temporary chairman. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 17; C.L. 1884, § 348; C.L. 1897, § 667; Code 1915, § 1196; C.S. 1929, § 33-4210; 1941 Comp., § 15-3509; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-9; 1990, ch. 13, § 1.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-11 [Chairman; powers and duties.]

4-38-11. [Chairman; powers and duties.] The chairman of said board shall have power to administer oaths to any person concerning any matter submitted to the board or connected with their powers and duties and he shall sign all orders on the county treasury. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 18; C.L. 1884, § 349; C.L. 1897, § 668; Code 1915, § 1197; C.S. 1929, § 33-4211; 1941 Comp., § 15-3510; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-10.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-12 [Seal; sessions to be public; rules and regulations.]

4-38-12. [Seal; sessions to be public; rules and regulations.] Every board of county commissioners shall have a seal, or scroll until a seal can be procured, and may alter the same at pleasure. Their sessions shall be public with open doors, and all persons conducting themselves in an orderly manner may attend their meetings, and they may establish rules and regulations to govern the transaction of their business. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 16; C.L. 1884, § 347; C.L. 1897, § 666; Code 1915, § 1198; C.S. 1929, § 33-4212; 1941 Comp., § 15-3511; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-11.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-13 [Powers; property belonging to county.]

4-38-13. [Powers; property belonging to county.] The board of county commissioners shall have power at any session to make such orders concerning the property belonging to the county as they may deem expedient. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 14(1); C.L. 1884, § 345(1); C.L. 1897, § 664(1); Code 1915, § 1199; C.S. 1929, § 33-4213; 1941 Comp., § 15-3512; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-12.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-13.1 County equipment and property; permitted uses

4-38-13.1. County equipment and property; permitted uses A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board of county commissioners of any county except a class A county may contract for the use of county equipment or property for the benefit of community ditch associations, mutual domestic water associations or other public entities providing services to significant groups of county residents, which services could legally be provided by a governmental entity. In granting this permission, the board shall specifically describe the equipment or property to be used and the entity on whose behalf it will be used. B. A board of county commissioners may contract for the use of county buildings for the benefit of nonprofit organizations demonstrating a consistent history of service to sick and indigent persons in the county, which service could legally be expected to be provided by a governmental entity, at rates these organizations can be reasonably expected to pay while maintaining their full service commitment to their respective constituencies. These contracts shall set forth the respective value of services being provided to county residents and the relative value of the use of property provided by the county. A contract entered into pursuant to this subsection is exempt from the Procurement Code [13-1-28 to 13-1-199 NMSA 1978] pursuant to Section 13-1-98.2 NMSA 1978. 1978 Comp., § 4-38-13.1, enacted by Laws 1984, ch. 43, § 1; 2005, ch. 96, § 2; 2009, ch. 155, § 1.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-13.2 Legislative findings; community value

4-38-13.2. Legislative findings; community value The legislature finds that without the daily contributions and efforts of the thousands of worthwhile nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving sick and indigent persons in communities throughout New Mexico, the state would be inundated with constant requests for health, human and social services that it does not have revenue or resources to provide. The legislature finds that it is in the best interests of that population, as well as for all residents and taxpayers, that consideration be extended as real value recognition of the indispensable part these services contribute to the fabric of life in New Mexico. Laws 2005, ch. 96, § 1.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-14 [County appropriation for state fair authorized.]

4-38-14. [County appropriation for state fair authorized.] That the county commissioners in each respective county of the state may, for the purpose of aiding their county in displaying its products or potential products at the New Mexico state fair in Albuquerque, appropriate and expend out of the general fund of such county a sum not exceeding $1,000 annually. 1941 Comp., § 15-3512a, enacted by Laws 1951, ch. 88, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-13.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-15 [Agent of county having charge of county exhibit at state fair; appointment.]

4-38-15. [Agent of county having charge of county exhibit at state fair; appointment.] That said county commissioners may appoint a qualified and suitable person to have charge of said county exhibits and to represent their county at the New Mexico state fair, and may if necessary compensate said agent for such services out of said appropriation. 1941 Comp., § 15-3512b, enacted by Laws 1951, ch. 88, § 2; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-14.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-16 [Accounts; county buildings; taxation.]

4-38-16. [Accounts; county buildings; taxation.] To examine and settle all accounts of the receipts and expenses of the county, and to examine and settle, and allow all accounts chargeable against the county, and when so settled they may issue county orders therefor as provided by law. To build and keep in repair all county buildings, and in case there are no county buildings, to provide suitable rooms for county purposes. To apportion and order the collection of taxes by law. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 14(2-4); C.L. 1884, § 345(2-4); C.L. 1897, § 664(2-4); Code 1915, § 1200; C.S. 1929, § 33-4214; 1941 Comp., § 15-3513; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-15.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-17 Tax levy for county general purposes; allocation

4-38-17. Tax levy for county general purposes; allocation Boards of county commissioners are authorized to levy a tax on all taxable property in the county for general county purposes, including salaries and expenses of county officers, deputies and employees, subject to maximum rates provided by law. Proceeds of the tax shall be allocated to appropriate funds, budgeted and expended as provided by law. 1953 Comp., § 15-37-15.1, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 4, § 10.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-17.1 Tax levies authorization; procedures; health purposes

4-38-17.1. Tax levies authorization; procedures; health purposes A. A board of county commissioners may adopt a resolution to submit to the qualified electors of the county the question of whether a property tax at a rate not to exceed the rate specified in the resolution should be imposed upon the net taxable value of property allocated to the county under the Property Tax Code [Chapter 7, Articles 35 to 38 NMSA 1978] for the purpose of providing health care to sick and indigent persons in the county. B. The resolution shall specify the rate of the proposed tax, which shall not exceed one dollar fifty cents ($1.50) on each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of net taxable value of property allocated to the county under the Property Tax Code and shall: (1) specify the date of the election at which the question of imposition of the tax to the qualified electors of the county shall be held, which may be a general election or a special election called for that purpose, except that the election may not be held on the same ballot as an election held pursuant to Section 4-48B-15 NMSA 1978; and (2) limit the imposition of the proposed tax to no more than eight years. C. The question shall be voted upon as a separate question and shall be called, conducted and canvassed in substantially the same manner as provided by law for general elections. Upon certification, copies of the election shall be mailed immediately to the department of finance and administration and the taxation and revenue department. D. For purposes of this section, "county" means a class B county with a population of no less than forty-one thousand and no more than forty-five thousand according to the last federal decennial census. E. The mill levy authorized in this section is not subject to the rate limitation provisions of Section 7-37-7.1 NMSA 1978 and shall not be used to meet a county's obligations pursuant to Section 27-10-4 NMSA 1978. Laws 2004, ch. 113, § 1; 2005, ch. 89, § 1.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-18 [Management in general.]

4-38-18. [Management in general.] To represent the county and have the care of the county property and the management of the interest of the county in all cases where no other provision is made by law. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 14(5); C.L. 1884, § 345(5); C.L. 1897, § 664(5); Code 1915, § 1201; C.S. 1929, § 33-4215; 1941 Comp., § 15-3514; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-16.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-19 County commissioners; employing deputies and employees; employing a county manager

4-38-19. County commissioners; employing deputies and employees; employing a county manager A. A board of county commissioners may set the salaries of such employees and deputies as it feels necessary to discharge the functions of the county, except that elected county officials have the authority to hire and recommend the salaries of persons employed by them to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the offices to which they are elected. B. A board of county commissioners may employ and set the salary of a county manager to conduct the business of the county, to serve as personnel officer, fiscal director, budget officer, property custodian and to act generally as the administrative assistant to the board, aiding and assisting it in the exercise of its duties and responsibilities. C. All officials, officers, deputies and employees of the county or of an elected official of the county, shall receive their salaries or wages for services rendered on regular paydays, not more than sixteen days apart. 1953 Comp., § 15-37-16.1, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 219, § 1; Laws 1971, ch. 191, § 1; 1973, ch. 90, § 1.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-24 Powers over highways

4-38-24. Powers over highways The board of county commissioners of each county shall have the power to lay out, alter or discontinue any road running through one or more precincts or townships in such county and to perform such other duties respecting roads as may be required by law. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 14(7); C.L. 1884, § 345(7); C.L. 1897, § 664(7); Code 1915, § 1203; C.S. 1929, § 33-4217; 1941 Comp., § 15-3520; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-22; 2011, ch. 137, § 108.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-25 [Bridges.]

4-38-25. [Bridges.] They may order and direct the construction of bridges and provide and appropriate funds therefor. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 14(11); C.L. 1884, § 345(11); C.L. 1897, § 664(11); Code 1915, § 1205; C.S. 1929, § 33-4219; 1941 Comp., § 15-3521; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-23.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-26 [Streets in unincorporated county seats.]

4-38-26. [Streets in unincorporated county seats.] The boards of county commissioners in the unincorporated county seats of this state shall have the same powers that were possessed by the boards of trustees and city council in the incorporated towns and cities of New Mexico, on March 7, 1897, with reference to the care, opening, altering, changing and grading of roads and streets in their respective county seats, and with reference to the laying of sidewalks and taking care of the same in such county seat: provided, that the county shall not pay any of the expenses in making such improvements or changes. Laws 1897, ch. 30, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 664(13); Code 1915, § 1206; C.S. 1929, § 33-4220; 1941 Comp., § 15-3522; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-24.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-27 [Receipts and expenditures; publication of report.]

4-38-27. [Receipts and expenditures; publication of report.] The boards of county commissioners of their respective counties at their regular meeting in January in each year shall cause to be prepared a statement of the receipts and expenditures of such county during the year immediately preceding, setting forth the amount of money received from taxes, from licenses and all other sources; setting forth also the amount expended and the particular objects for which in each case every sum of money has been expended; and such statement signed by the chairman and county clerk shall be published. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 26; C.L. 1884, § 357; C.L. 1897, § 675; Code 1915, § 1211; C.S. 1929, § 33-4225; 1941 Comp., § 15-3524; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-26.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-28 [Payments without authority; liability of commissioners.]

4-38-28. [Payments without authority; liability of commissioners.] All moneys, county warrants or other indebtedness paid out or ordered to be paid out by any of the said county commissioners before mentioned, without authority of law, each and every county commissioner so doing shall be liable for and to the county for the amount so by them paid out without authority of law and all the costs and expenses incurred in the recovery of such money, which amount shall be collected and recovered in a suit before the district court, and upon the said bond, in the same manner as other actions. Laws 1887, ch. 8, § 2; C.L. 1897, § 697; Code 1915, § 1215; C.S. 1929, § 33-4229; 1941 Comp., § 15-3525; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-27.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-29 [Approving unauthorized account; penalty; recovery of money.]

4-38-29. [Approving unauthorized account; penalty; recovery of money.] Any county commissioner who shall vote to approve any account, or order any money paid to any officer or individual, except as provided by law, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars [($500)], and the money so illegally ordered to be paid shall be recovered in a suit brought in the name of the county on his official bond. Laws 1897, ch. 60, § 15 [14]; C.L. 1897, § 867(14); Code 1915, § 1216; C.S. 1929, § 33-4230; 1941 Comp., § 15-3526; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-28.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-30 [Neglect of duty; penalty.]

4-38-30. [Neglect of duty; penalty.] If any one of the commissioners shall refuse or neglect to perform any of the duties which are or shall be required by law of him as a member of the board of county commissioners without any just cause therefor, he shall for each offense be fined in a sum not less than twenty-five dollars [($25.00)] nor more than one hundred dollars [($100)] on conviction in the district court. Laws 1876, ch. 1, § 27; C.L. 1884, § 358; C.L. 1897, § 676; Code 1915, § 1212; C.S. 1929, § 33-4226; 1941 Comp., § 15-3527; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-29.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-31 [Establishment of airports.]

4-38-31. [Establishment of airports.] The boards of county commissioners of the various counties of this state are hereby authorized and empowered to acquire by purchase, condemnation, gift or lease lands for use as an airport and to establish, construct, own, lease, control, equip, improve, maintain and operate an airport, and to lease or grant the use and privilege thereof to others. Such airports and the airstrips and landing fields thereof are hereby declared to be in the nature of public roads in their facilitation of public travel and transportation; and, the buildings and structures necessary to be used in connection therewith are hereby declared to be necessary public buildings, and the exclusive use of any such airport or airports shall not be granted to any person, persons, firm, corporation or association. 1941 Comp., § 15-3528, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 67, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-30.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-32 Eminent domain power for acquiring airports

4-38-32. Eminent domain power for acquiring airports Any property desired for use as an airport by counties under Section 4-38-31 NMSA 1978, may be acquired as for a public purpose and as a matter of public necessity under the power of eminent domain according to the procedure for condemnation provided by the Eminent Domain Code [42A-1-1 to 42A-1-33 NMSA 1978]. 1941 Comp., § 15-3529, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 67, § 2; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-31; 1981, ch. 125, § 43.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-33 [Eminent domain power over land contiguous and adjacent to airport.]

4-38-33. [Eminent domain power over land contiguous and adjacent to airport.] The power of eminent domain and right of condemnation granted to counties under the provisions of this act [4-38-31 to 4-38-37 NMSA 1978] shall extend to such land contiguous and adjacent to any such airport or any other lands within one-half mile in any direction from the outer boundaries of said airport as may be necessary to render ingress to and egress from said airport efficient and free from hazard. 1941 Comp., § 15-3530, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 67, § 3; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-32.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-34 [Joint county-municipal operation of airports.]

4-38-34. [Joint county-municipal operation of airports.] The boards of county commissioners are hereby authorized and empowered to cooperate and join with any municipality located in such county, in the joint operation, financing, maintenance and control of publicly owned or operated airports, under such plan and provisions, as the board of county commissioners and the governing body of such municipality may mutually agree. 1941 Comp., § 15-3531, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 67, § 4; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-33.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-35 [Federal aid for airports; gifts.]

4-38-35. [Federal aid for airports; gifts.] The respective boards of county commissioners are authorized and empowered to seek and obtain, if possible, from the United States government, or any department or agency thereof, financial aid and assistance to carry into effect the purposes hereof. Such boards are also authorized and empowered in their discretion to accept gifts and donations of any kind or character from any source whatsoever, including, but not limited to a site for such airports. 1941 Comp., § 15-3532, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 67, § 5; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-34.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-36 [Power to issue bonds for airports.]

4-38-36. [Power to issue bonds for airports.] The boards of county commissioners of the various counties of this state are hereby authorized and empowered to issue and dispose of the negotiable bonds of such county, subject to the limitations and in accordance with Article 9 of the constitution, for the purpose of securing funds for the acquisition and construction of an airport, airplane landing strips and necessary public buildings to be used in connection therewith. 1941 Comp., § 15-3533, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 67, § 6; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-35.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-37 [Procedure for issuing bonds for airports.]

4-38-37. [Procedure for issuing bonds for airports.] The proceedings for calling, holding and canvassing the results of an election to determine whether such bonds are to be issued, the manner of issuance and the terms and provisions of such bonds, the sale thereof, the levy of taxes for the payment thereof and the manner and time of payment thereof shall all be the same as is now or may hereafter be provided by law with respect to bonds issued for the purpose of building courthouses and, in general, all of the provisions of law with respect to county courthouse bonds shall, so far as applicable, apply to the bonds herein authorized. 1941 Comp., § 15-3534, enacted by Laws 1949, ch. 67, § 7; 1953 Comp., § 15-37-36.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-38 Creation of county advisory boards

4-38-38. Creation of county advisory boards There is created a county advisory board in each county of the fourth and fifth class. The board shall consist of the county commissioners, the county treasurer, county assessor, sheriff and county clerk. 1953 Comp., § 15-37-37, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 239, § 1.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-39 Duties of board

4-38-39. Duties of board The board shall meet with the county commissioners and advise them on all matters concerning the offices of county officials and on all matters concerning administration of public matters of the county. Each member of the board shall familiarize himself with all matters of a public nature in his respective county, and each member of the advisory board shall make suggestions and recommendations for more efficient administration of county finances, county government or any other function of the county. The advisory board shall encourage cooperation between various county officials and bring about mediation when several county officials fail or neglect to cooperate in exercising their duties whenever the lack of cooperation becomes detrimental to the efficiency of county government. 1953 Comp., § 15-37-38, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 239, § 2.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-40 Executive committee

4-38-40. Executive committee The county treasurer, county assessor and county clerk are ex officio the executive committee of the county advisory board. 1953 Comp., § 15-37-39, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 239, § 3.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-41 Terms of members

4-38-41. Terms of members Terms of members of the county advisory boards in fourth and fifth class counties begin June 15, 1959, and expire with each member's term of elective county office. Terms of successors shall begin and expire with each member's term of elective county office. 1953 Comp., § 15-37-40, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 239, § 4.

NMSA 1978, § 4-38-42 Salary[; members of advisory board]

4-38-42. Salary[; members of advisory board] In addition to salaries received as elective county officers, each member of a county advisory board, except the county commissioners, shall receive six hundred dollars ($600) a year, plus three hundred dollars ($300) additional for deputies. Each county commissioner shall receive three hundred dollars ($300) a year; provided, that only so much of the salaries of each member of the board shall be allowed as the county's valuation will raise for the salary funds within the twenty mill limitation. 1953 Comp., § 15-37-41, enacted by Laws 1959, ch. 239, § 5.

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