As used in the Community Action Act:
A. "poverty level" means the official poverty level established by the federal director of the office of management and budget and revised periodically by the federal secretary of health and human services; and
B. "secretary" means the secretary of human services.
History: Laws 1983, ch. 139, ยง 3.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 27 - Public Assistance
Section 27-8-2 - Policy; purpose.
Section 27-8-4 - Financial assistance for community action agencies.
Section 27-8-5 - Community action agencies; designation; powers.
Section 27-8-6 - Community action agencies; board; local participation.