N.M. Stat. § 36-1A-2
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§ 36-1A-2. Purpose of act; enactment under constitution
Official statutory text
The purpose of the District Attorney Personnel and Compensation Act is to establish for all district attorneys a uniform, equitable and binding system of personnel administration. The system shall be based solely on qualification and ability and will provide for classifications, compensation, fringe benefits, disciplinary procedures, appeal rights and other aspects of state employment. The District Attorney Personnel and Compensation Act will also provide a system of classification and compensation of district attorney personnel that is comparable to the personnel system in effect for other similar state employees. The District Attorney Personnel and Compensation Act is enacted pursuant to the provisions of Article 7, Section 2 of the constitution of New Mexico .
Status: in_force
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