Section 73-27-5 - Board; appointment; terms.

NM Stat § 73-27-5 (2019) (N/A)
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A. The board shall consist of seven members, each of whom shall reside within the boundaries of the authority, appointed as follows:

(1) three board members appointed by the Clovis city commission for a term of two years; provided, however, that two of the initial members shall be appointed for a term of one year for the purpose of having a staggered board;

(2) two board members appointed by the Portales city council for a term of two years; provided, however, that one of the initial members shall be appointed for a term of one year for the purpose of having a staggered board;

(3) one board member appointed for a term of two years by the Curry county commission; and

(4) one board member appointed for a term of one year on a rotating basis and in the following order by:

(a) the Texico city council;

(b) the Melrose village council;

(c) the Elida village council; and

(d) the Grady village council.

B. A vacancy occurring by other than expiration of a term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but only for the unexpired term.

History: Laws 2010, ch. 39, § 5.

Effective dates. — Laws 2010, ch. 39, § 21 made the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority Act effective July 1, 2010.