Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 10 - Public Officers and Employees. > Article 4 - Removal of Local Officers, 10-4-1 through 10-4-29. > Section 10-4-22 - Effect of suspension order.

Section 10-4-22 - Effect of suspension order.

10-4-22. [Effect of suspension order.]

The order of suspension shall operate to relieve the officer from all the duties of the office until the matter is finally determined, and he must forthwith vacate the office and turn over all moneys, books, papers and property belonging thereto to the party appointed to serve until such suspension is removed.