Section 22-11-8 - Medical authority; fees.

22-11-8. Medical authority; fees.

A.     The board shall employ the services of a medical authority. The medical authority shall examine, make reports and certify the physical condition of applicants for and recipients of disability benefits pursuant to the Educational Retirement Act [22-11-1 NMSA 1978].   

B.     The board shall pay the medical authority a reasonable fee for his professional services.