Section 73-27-5 - Board; appointment; terms. - New Mexico Statutes

73-27-5. Board; appointment; terms.

A.     The board shall consist of seven members, each of whom shall reside within the boundaries of the authority, appointed as follows: 

(1)     three board members appointed by the Clovis city commission for a term of two years; provided, however, that two of the initial members shall be appointed for a term of one year for the purpose of having a staggered board; 

(2)     two board members appointed by the Portales city council for a term of two years; provided, however, that one of the initial members shall be appointed for a term of one year for the purpose of having a staggered board;  

(3)     one board member appointed for a term of two years by the Curry county commission; and 

(4)     one board member appointed for a term of one year on a rotating basis and in the following order by: 

(a)     the Texico city council;  

(b)     the Melrose village council;  

(c)     the Elida village council; and 

(d)     the Grady village council.   

B.     A vacancy occurring by other than expiration of a term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, but only for the unexpired term.