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Home » US Law » 2021 New Mexico Statutes » Chapter 28 - Human Rights » Article 21 - African American Affairs

Section 28-21-1 – Short title.

This act [28-21-1 to 28-21-4 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “African American Affairs Act”. History: Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 1. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 5, made the African American Affairs Act effective July 1, 2000. Temporary provisions. — Laws 2020 (1st S.S.), ch. 1, § 1, effective […]

Section 28-21-2 – Definitions.

As used in the African American Affairs Act: A. “fund” means the office on African American affairs fund; and B. “office” means the office on African American affairs. History: Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 2. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 5, made the African American Affairs Act effective July 1, 2000.

Section 28-21-3 – Office created; powers and duties.

A. The “office on African American affairs” is created and attached administratively to the human services department. B. The governor shall appoint a director, who shall work at the pleasure of the governor. The director shall employ other necessary employees, who shall be subject to the provisions of the Personnel Act [Chapter 10, Article 9 […]

Section 28-21-4 – Fund created; administration.

The “office on African American affairs fund” is created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of gifts, grants, donations and bequests. Money in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert. The fund shall be administered by the office, and disbursements from the fund shall be made on warrant […]