Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 2 - Legislative Branch. > Article 15 - Governmental Ethics Oversight Committee, 2-15-1 through 2-15-12. > Section 2-15-8 - Interim legislative ethics committee; duties.

Section 2-15-8 - Interim legislative ethics committee; duties.

2-15-8. Interim legislative ethics committee; duties.

The interim legislative ethics committee is authorized to:   

A.     issue advisory opinions on the interpretation and enforcement of ethical principles as applied to the legislature;   

B.     investigate complaints from another member of the legislature or a member of the public alleging misconduct of a legislator;   

C.     investigate referrals made to the co-chairmen of the New Mexico legislative council from the attorney general, the secretary of state or a district attorney;   

D.     hire special counsel or independent hearing officers as necessary; and   

E.     make recommendations to the respective houses by the end of the first full week of the next convened regular session regarding proposed sanctions for ethical misconduct.