Chapter 9, Article 5B NMSA 1978 may be cited as the “New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act”. History: Laws 1992, ch. 91, § 1; 2019, ch. 117, § 5. ANNOTATIONS Cross references. — For the Apprenticeship Assistance Act, see 21-19A-1 NMSA 1978 et seq. The 2019 amendment, effective July 1, 2019, changed “This act” to […]
A. The “New Mexico youth conservation corps fund” is created in the state treasury. All appropriations, gifts, devises, grants and donations received shall be deposited in the fund. Money in the fund is appropriated to the commission for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act. Any interest […]
History: Laws 2019, ch. 117, § 7; § 9-5B-10.1 recompiled and amended as § 9-15-14.4 by Laws 2020, ch. 65, § 4. ANNOTATIONS Recompilations. — Laws 2020, ch. 65, § 4 recompiled and amended former 9-5B-10.1 NMSA 1978 as 9-15-14.4 NMSA 1978, effective May 20, 2020.
History: Laws 2019, ch. 117, § 8; § 9-5B-10.2 recompiled and amended as § 9-15-14.5 by Laws 2020, ch. 65, § 5. ANNOTATIONS Recompilations. — Laws 2020, ch. 65, § 5 recompiled and amended former 9-5B-10.2 NMSA 1978 as 9-15-14.5 NMSA 1978, effective May 20, 2020.
At least forty-five days prior to each legislative session, the commission shall submit a report concerning its activities, the projects implemented and any recommendations to the governor and the legislature. History: Laws 1992, ch. 91, § 11. ANNOTATIONS Effective dates. — Laws 1992, ch. 91 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., […]
The purpose of the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act is to provide a process to employ young persons in public projects that conserve New Mexico’s natural resources and provide community benefits of lasting value. New Mexico will benefit by having its natural and urban environments improved and enhanced and its youth instilled with an […]
As used in the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act: A. “commission” means the New Mexico youth conservation corps commission; B. “corps” means the New Mexico youth conservation corps; C. “corps member” means a person enrolled in the corps; D. “department” means the energy, minerals and natural resources department; E. “nonprofit organization” means any organization […]
Corps members shall generally be involved in projects in New Mexico that: A. preserve, maintain and enhance natural resources; B. rehabilitate and improve cultural, historical and agricultural resources; C. benefit recreational areas and parks by improving their use and access; D. assist in emergency operations, including fires, floods and rescue of lost or injured persons; […]
A. There is created a nine-member “New Mexico youth conservation corps commission” which is administratively attached to the department. The commission consists of the following members: (1) the superintendent of public instruction or his designee; (2) the commissioner of public lands or his designee; (3) the secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources or his […]
A. The commission may: (1) accept gifts, devises, grants and donations from others to carry out the provisions of the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act; (2) request assistance and staff support from the department; (3) employ such personnel as necessary to carry out the provisions of the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act; (4) […]
A. Sponsors shall apply to the commission for project approval. B. A sponsor’s application shall include: (1) a comprehensive work plan; (2) a complete project cost estimate; (3) the number of corps members required; and (4) the estimated time necessary to complete the project. C. The commission shall examine the following in considering a project […]
A. Persons eligible for enrollment as corps members are persons who: (1) are unemployed; (2) are between the ages of fourteen and twenty-five years old; (3) are New Mexico residents; and (4) meet any additional eligibility standards for employment as deemed necessary by the commission. B. Corps members are not entitled to any employee benefits […]
A. Corps members shall be encouraged to increase their opportunities for employment by education and training. Corps personnel shall seek cooperative agreements with community colleges, vocational schools and other institutions of higher learning in an effort to aid corps members in achieving their educational goals. Corps personnel shall provide opportunities for corps members to achieve […]
