As used in the Human Services Department Act:
A. "department" means the human services department created under the Human Services Department Act; and
B. "secretary" means the secretary of the department.
History: 1978 Comp., § 9-8-2, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 252, § 2.
Effective dates. — Laws 1977, ch. 252, § 48 made Laws 1977, ch. 252, § 2 effective March 31, 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 9 - Executive Department
Article 8 - Human Services Department
Section 9-8-4 - Department established.
Section 9-8-5 - Secretary of human services; appointment.
Section 9-8-6 - Secretary; duties and general powers.
Section 9-8-7.2 - Cooperation with the New Mexico health insurance exchange.
Section 9-8-7.3 - Incarcerated individuals; behavioral health services; county funding program.
Section 9-8-7.4 - Incarcerated individuals; behavioral health services; county funding program.
Section 9-8-8 - Administratively attached agencies.
Section 9-8-10 - Bureaus; chiefs.
Section 9-8-11 - Advisory committees.