Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 9 - Executive Department. > Article 7A - Department of Environment, 9-7A-1 through 9-7A-15. > Section 9-7A-5 - Secretary of environment; appointment.

Section 9-7A-5 - Secretary of environment; appointment.

9-7A-5. Secretary of environment; appointment.

A.     The administrative head of the department is the "secretary of environment", who shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and shall serve in the executive cabinet.   

B.     The secretary shall serve and have all the duties, responsibilities and authority of that office during the period of time prior to final action by the senate confirming or rejecting his appointment.