N.M. Stat. § 23-1-6
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§ 23-1-6. Emergency food and clothing; resolution required; approval by governor
Official statutory text
Before such food and clothing shall be purchased, in case of emergency, as provided in the preceding section, there shall be passed a resolution of the governing board of the institutions mentioned, respectively, setting forth the kind, quantity, quality and estimated cost of such supplies, food and clothing, and the necessity therefor, and showing the state of the funds appropriated to such institutions respectively; and a copy thereof certified by the president, chairman or other head of such board, and attested by its secretary or clerk, shall be transmitted to the governor, who, if he approve the same, shall return it to the board from which it came, with his approval thereon endorsed over his signature, and thereupon the purchases specified shall be authorized; but if he disapprove the resolution, he shall so notify the board aforesaid.
Status: in_force
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