Any person wilfully violating any provision of the Personnel Act or the rules of the board is guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to the criminal penalties, a person found guilty of a misdemeanor under the Personnel Act is ineligible for appointment to or employment in a position in the service, and forfeits his office or position.
History: 1953 Comp., § 5-4-44, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 240, § 17.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 67 C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 22, 135 to 136, 255, 257, 258.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 10 - Public Officers and Employees
Section 10-9-2 - Purpose of act; enactment under constitution.
Section 10-9-4 - Coverage of service.
Section 10-9-7 - Certain rules changes requiring legislative approval.
Section 10-9-8 - Personnel board; appointment.
Section 10-9-9 - Board members; pay; meetings.
Section 10-9-10 - Board duties.
Section 10-9-11 - Board and office administratively attached to general services department.
Section 10-9-12 - Director duties.
Section 10-9-13 - Rules; adoption; coverage.
Section 10-9-13.1 - Legislative finding; purpose of act.
Section 10-9-13.2 - Veteran's preference.
Section 10-9-14 - Blind not barred from competitive examination; method of testing.
Section 10-9-15 - Duties of state officers and employers.
Section 10-9-16 - Status of present employees.
Section 10-9-17 - Certification of payroll.
Section 10-9-18 - Appeals by employees to the board.
Section 10-9-19 - Reduction in force.
Section 10-9-20 - Oaths; testimony; records; refusal.
Section 10-9-21 - Prohibited acts.
Section 10-9-22 - Unlawful acts prohibited.