Upon a vacancy occurring in the board by reason of death, change of residence or resignation or for any other reason, the governor shall appoint a qualified elector of the authority as successor to serve the unexpired term; provided that if the vacancy occurs after the single-member districts are created pursuant to Subsection B of Section 72-20- 10 NMSA 1978, the qualified elector appointed shall reside within the district in which the vacancy exists. History: Laws 2007, ch. 99, § 12; 2011, ch. 100, § 6.
Filling vacancies on the board
NMSA 1978, § 72-20-12 — under Article 20.
NMSA 1978, § 72-20-12