The secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources shall appoint, with the approval of the governor, directors of the divisions established within the energy, minerals and natural resources department. Division directors are exempt from the Personnel Act [Chapter 10, Article 9 NMSA 1978].
History: Laws 1987, ch. 234, ยง 6.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 9 - Executive Department
Article 5A - Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
Section 9-5A-3 - Department established.
Section 9-5A-4 - Divisions; duties.
Section 9-5A-5 - Secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources; appointment.
Section 9-5A-6 - Divisions; directors.
Section 9-5A-6.1 - State parks division designation.
Section 9-5A-7 - Bureaus; chiefs.
Section 9-5A-8 - State alternative fuel program manager; creation; duties.
Section 9-5A-10 - Secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources; additional duties.