A. The chief executive and administrative officer of the department is the "secretary of aging and long-term services". 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.
B. An appointed secretary shall serve and have all of the duties, responsibilities and authority of that office during the period of time prior to final action by the senate confirming or rejecting the secretary-designate's appointment.
History: Laws 2004, ch. 23, § 5.
Effective dates. — Laws 2004, ch. 23 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 19, 2004, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 9 - Executive Department
Article 23 - Aging and Long-Term Services Department
Section 9-23-4 - Department created; divisions.
Section 9-23-5 - Secretary of aging and long-term services; appointment.
Section 9-23-6 - Secretary; duties and general powers.
Section 9-23-7 - Division directors.
Section 9-23-8 - Bureaus; chiefs.
Section 9-23-9 - Divisions; general duties.
Section 9-23-10 - Office of Indian elder affairs created.
Section 9-23-13 - Kiki Saavedra senior dignity fund; created; purpose; appropriation.