Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 72 - Water Law. > Article 17 - Las Cruces Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control, 72-17-1 through 72-17-103. > Section 72-17-9 - Appointment of first board.

Section 72-17-9 - Appointment of first board.

72-17-9. Appointment of first board.

When this act [72-17-1 to 72-17-103 NMSA 1978] goes into effect, the governor shall forthwith appoint five qualified electors of the authority as the directors comprising the first board. They shall serve until their successors have been elected and qualified. Immediately upon their appointment the five directors shall meet, qualify and choose officers, as provided for organizational meetings thereafter in Section 13 [72-17-13 NMSA 1978] hereof.