The chief executive and administrative officer of the department is the "secretary of tourism". The secretary shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. The secretary shall hold that office at the pleasure of the governor and shall serve in the executive cabinet.
History: Laws 1991, ch. 21, ยง 5.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 9 - Executive Department
Article 15A - Tourism Department
Section 9-15A-1 - Short title.
Section 9-15A-2 - Definitions.
Section 9-15A-3 - Department established.
Section 9-15A-5 - Secretary of tourism; appointment.
Section 9-15A-6 - Secretary; duties and general powers.
Section 9-15A-7 - Secretary; additional duties.
Section 9-15A-7.1 - Secretary; additional duties; promotion of Indian arts, crafts and culture.
Section 9-15A-9 - Commission; powers and duties.