Except as otherwise provided by law, the secretary shall appoint, with the approval of the governor, "directors" of divisions established within the department. The directors so appointed are exempt from the Personnel Act [Chapter 10, Article 9 NMSA 1978].
History: Laws 2004, ch. 25, § 8.
Effective dates. — Laws 2004, ch. 25 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 4A - Cultural Affairs Department
Section 9-4A-4 - Department created.
Section 9-4A-6 - Secretary; duties and general powers.
Section 9-4A-8 - Division directors.
Section 9-4A-9 - Bureau chiefs.
Section 9-4A-10 - Administrative services division; duties.
Section 9-4A-12 - Museum resources division.
Section 9-4A-20 - Museum collections fund; created; purpose; national museum ethical guidelines.
Section 9-4A-21 - Cultural affairs enterprise fund; created; administration.
Section 9-4A-22 - State museums improvements and exhibits fund created; use.
Section 9-4A-23 - Cultural affairs facilities infrastructure fund.