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.
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