Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 3 - Municipalities. > Article 8 - Municipal Elections, 3-8-1 through 3-8-95. > Section 3-8-23 - Messengers; compensation.

Section 3-8-23 - Messengers; compensation.

3-8-23. Messengers; compensation.

A.     The municipal clerk may appoint messengers to deliver ballot boxes, signature rosters, keys, election supplies and other materials pertaining to the election.   

B.     Messengers shall be paid mileage as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA 1978] each way over the usually traveled route. The mileage shall be paid within thirty days following the date of election.