Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 3 - Municipalities. > Article 14 - Commission-Manager Form of Government; Municipalities Over 1,000, 3-14-1 through 3-14-19. > Section 3-14-13 - Manager; employment; qualifications; salary.

Section 3-14-13 - Manager; employment; qualifications; salary.

3-14-13. Manager; employment; qualifications; salary.

The manager shall be the chief administrative officer. He shall be employed for an indefinite term and until a vacancy is created by death, resignation or removal by the commission. The manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of administrative qualifications and his selection shall not be limited by reason of former residence. The manager shall receive a salary to be fixed by the commission.