Family representation and advocacy commission; member qualifications
NMSA 1978, § 32A-27-7
in effect32A-27-7. Family representation and advocacy commission; member qualifications
A. A member of the commission shall:
(1) possess significant experience in the representation of children, youth, parents, custodians or guardians in abuse and neglect proceedings;
(2) possess significant experience with the child welfare system as a parent, custodian, guardian or former foster youth; or
(3) demonstrate a commitment to high-quality legal representation or to working with and advocating for the population served by the office.
B. The following persons shall not be appointed to serve on the commission:
(1) current employees of the children, youth and families department;
(2) current employees of the office;
(3) current judges, judicial officials or their employees; and
(4) persons who currently contract with or receive funding from the office or their employees.
Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 7.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18532/index.do#!b/32A-27-7Fetched: 10/20/2026