N.M. Stat. § 21-1-7
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§ 21-1-7. Removal of faculty members; compensation of secretary and treasurer restricted
Official statutory text
No member of the faculty of any state educational institution shall be removed during the term for which he is elected or appointed, except for cause, following notice and an opportunity for a hearing under rules adopted by the board of regents of his institution. No secretary or treasurer of any state educational institution except those supported in whole or in part by United States appropriation shall receive any compensation as secretary or treasurer.
Status: in_force
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