The secretary may establish in the divisions such bureaus as the secretary deems necessary to carry out the provisions of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department Act. The secretary shall employ a "chief" to be the administrative head of a bureau.
History: Laws 2004, ch. 23, § 8.
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.