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Section 11-1-1 – Short title.

This act [11-1-1 to 11-1-7 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “Joint Powers Agreements Act.” History: 1953 Comp., § 4-22-1, enacted by Laws 1961, ch. 135, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Cross references. — For the Planning District Act, see 4-58-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. Legislative intent. — The intent of the legislature in the Joint […]

Section 11-1-5 – Powers of administering agency under agreement.

A. The agency provided by the agreement to administer or execute the agreement may be one of the parties to the agreement or a commission or board constituted pursuant to the agreement. B. The administering agency under any such agreement shall be considered under the provisions of this Joint Powers Agreements Act as an entity […]

Section 11-1-6 – Privileges and immunities, exemptions, benefits.

All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws, ordinances and rules, all pension, relief, disability, workmen’s compensation and other benefits which apply to the activity of officers, agents or employees of any such public agency when performing their respective functions within the territorial limits of their respective public agencies, shall apply to […]

Section 11-1-7 – Power to issue revenue bonds.

In addition to other powers, any agency, commission or board provided for by a joint powers agreement pursuant to this Joint Powers Agreements Act may issue revenue bonds to pay the cost and expenses of acquiring or constructing any structures, facilities or equipment necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement; provided, however, such authority […]