The provisions of Sections 3-11-1 through 3-11-7 NMSA 1978 are applicable only to those municipalities governed under the mayor-council form of government, and which have not elected to be governed under the commission-manager form of government.
History: 1953 Comp., § 14-10-1, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300.
Cross references. — For definition of "mayor", see 3-1-2 NMSA 1978.
For municipal officers, see 3-10-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 56 Am. Jur. 2d Municipal Corporations, Counties, and Other Political Subdivisions § 281.
62 C.J.S. Municipal Corporations § 370.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 11 - Mayor-Council Municipality; Mayor
Section 3-11-1 - Powers of mayor; applicability.
Section 3-11-2 - Mayor; vacated office; appointment by governing body.
Section 3-11-3 - Mayor; presiding officer of governing body; limitation on vote.
Section 3-11-4 - Mayor; chief executive officer; powers.
Section 3-11-5 - Mayor; appointment of officers after election.
Section 3-11-6 - Mayor; authority to appoint, supervise and discharge employees.