There is created a "New Mexico state library commission," composed of five members, which shall have its headquarters at the state capitol. Four members of the commission shall be appointed by the governor from among resident citizens of the state interested in and informed with regard to library conditions, the appointees insofar as practicable to represent different sections of the state. Two of the members shall be originally appointed for a term of two years; one member shall be originally appointed for a term of four years; and one member shall be originally appointed for a term of six years. After the expiration of the original appointments, all appointments shall be for terms of six years. The fifth member of the commission shall be a member of the state board of education chosen by vote of the board's membership. The term of the fifth member shall be for so long as he serves on the state board of education, but not to exceed six years. At least one member of the commission shall be a professionally trained librarian. Members of the commission shall be entitled to per diem and mileage as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978] while engaged in the performance of their official duties for the commission.
History: Laws 1941, ch. 129, § 1; 1941 Comp., § 3-801; 1953 Comp., § 4-11-1; Laws 1961, ch. 126, § 1; 1975, ch. 34, § 1.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 81A C.J.S. States §§ 144, 147.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties
Article 2 - State Library Commission
Section 18-2-1 - State library commission created.
Section 18-2-2 - State library commission; duties.
Section 18-2-3 - Library division; creation; director.
Section 18-2-4 - Duties of the state librarian.
Section 18-2-4.1 - State publications; copies required.
Section 18-2-5 - State library administrative agency.
Section 18-2-6 - Organization; officers.
Section 18-2-7 - Construction of provisions of act.
Section 18-2-7.1 - Distribution system; limitation.
Section 18-2-8 - Certification of librarians.
Section 18-2-9 - Types of certificates.
Section 18-2-10 - Permanent professional certificate.
Section 18-2-11 - Grade I certificate.
Section 18-2-12 - Grade II certificate.
Section 18-2-13 - Temporary certificates.
Section 18-2-14 - [Applications; who may apply.]
Section 18-2-15 - Certificates required.
Section 18-2-17 - [Libraries receiving public funds; compliance required.]
Section 18-2-18 - List of certificated librarians.
Section 18-2-19 - Short title.
Section 18-2-20 - Execution of compact.