Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 67 - Highways. > Article 3 - State Transportation Commission, 67-3-1 through 67-3-77. > Section 67-3-5 - Removal of commissioners.

Section 67-3-5 - Removal of commissioners.

67-3-5. Removal of commissioners.

The state transportation commission, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Transportation commissioners, appointed and confirmed by the senate pursuant to Subsection B of Section 67-3-4 NMSA 1978, shall not be removed without prior approval of the senate.