N.M. Stat. § 9-1-3
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§ 9-1-3. Cabinet created; members; powers and duties
Official statutory text
A. There is created the “executive cabinet” headed by the governor and consisting of, but not limited to, the lieutenant governor, and the secretaries of such departments as are hereafter created and designated as “cabinet departments” pursuant to law.
B. The cabinet shall:
(1) advise the governor on problems of state government;
(2) establish liaison and provide communication between the executive departments and state elected officials;
(3) investigate problems of public policy;
(4) study government performance and recommend methods of interagency cooperation;
(5) review policy problems and recommend solutions;
(6) strive to minimize and eliminate overlapping jurisdictions and conflicts within the executive branch; and
(7) assist the governor in defining policies and programs to make the government responsive to the needs of the people.
C. The governor shall call meetings of the cabinet at his pleasure and shall seek the advice of the cabinet members.
B. The cabinet shall:
(1) advise the governor on problems of state government;
(2) establish liaison and provide communication between the executive departments and state elected officials;
(3) investigate problems of public policy;
(4) study government performance and recommend methods of interagency cooperation;
(5) review policy problems and recommend solutions;
(6) strive to minimize and eliminate overlapping jurisdictions and conflicts within the executive branch; and
(7) assist the governor in defining policies and programs to make the government responsive to the needs of the people.
C. The governor shall call meetings of the cabinet at his pleasure and shall seek the advice of the cabinet members.
Status: in_force
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