Section 18-16-4 - Music commission; duties. - New Mexico Statutes

18-16-4. Music commission; duties.

The commission shall: 

A.     advise the division, the department, other state agencies and the governor concerning the protection, promotion and preservation of music and the music industry in New Mexico;  

B.     advise the division on music-related policies; 

C.     advise and assist public agencies in elevating the role of music in New Mexico;     

D.     foster appreciation of the value of music;  

E.     make New Mexico a music destination for both visitors and music professionals;     

F.     encourage the educational, creative and professional musical activities of the residents of New Mexico and attract outstanding musicians to New Mexico through appropriate programs of publicity, education and coordination and through direct activities, such as sponsorship of music; 

G.     protect, promote and preserve the musical traditions of New Mexico; and 

H.     accept on behalf of the state donations of money, property and other things of value as, in the division's discretion, are suitable and will best further the aims of the Music Commission Act.