Section 28-3-2 - Commission on the status of women; duties.

NM Stat § 28-3-2 (2019) (N/A)
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The commission shall:

A. stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and review of the status of women in New Mexico and may act as a clearinghouse for all activities involving the status of women;

B. recommend methods of overcoming discrimination against women in public and private employment;

C. promote methods for enabling women to develop their skills, continue their education and be retrained;

D. cooperate with and assist public and private entities dealing with women;

E. conduct periodic conferences throughout the state to apprise women of their rights and opportunities and to learn from them of their needs and problems; and

F. secure recognition of women's accomplishments and contributions to New Mexico.

History: 1953 Comp., § 4-33A-2, enacted by Laws 1974, ch. 90, § 2.

Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Application of state law to sex discrimination in employment, 87 A.L.R.3d 93.