Section 9-4A-16 - Museum of Indian arts and culture division created; location; board of regents. - New Mexico Statutes

9-4A-16. Museum of Indian arts and culture division created; location; board of regents.

A.     The "museum of Indian arts and culture division" is created in the cultural affairs department.  The museum of Indian arts and culture located in Santa Fe shall be operated as a division of the cultural affairs department under the imprimatur of the museum of New Mexico.  The museum of New Mexico board of regents shall exercise trusteeship over the museum of Indian arts and culture.

B.     The director of the division shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

(1)     hold a bachelor's or higher degree in a discipline related to the function of the division; and

(2)     have significant experience in the management and operation of an organization similar to the division.

C.     The director shall be appointed by the secretary of cultural affairs from a list of no less than three names provided by the museum of New Mexico board of regents.