In order to execute its functions, the board of regents of New Mexico state university shall appoint and fix the salary of a full-time director of the New Mexico department of agriculture. The director shall administer, execute and implement the directives and policy decisions of the said board of regents and its agents and shall serve as a representative of agriculture on the executive cabinet, as provided in the Executive Reorganization Act [9-1-1 to 9-1-10 NMSA 1978]. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the said board of regents.
History: 1953 Comp., § 45-26-3, enacted by Laws 1974, ch. 35, § 3; 1977, ch. 256, § 2.
Cross references. — For duties under Cotton District Act, see 76-18-4 NMSA 1978.
For duties and powers concerning weights and measures, see 57-17-7 and 57-17-8 NMSA 1978.
Severability. — Laws 1974, ch. 35, § 4, provided for the severability of the act if any part or application thereof is held invalid.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 3 C.J.S. Agriculture § 20.
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