A. The director is the administrative head of the office. The commission shall appoint a director for a term of four years upon approval of two-thirds of its members. The commission may reappoint a director for subsequent terms. A vacancy in the office of director shall be filled by appointment of the commission. B. The commission shall appoint as director an attorney with the following qualifications: (1) licensed to practice law in this state or will be licensed within one year of appointment; (2) at least five years of experience in the field of representation of children or adults in abuse and neglect cases in a practicing attorney, management, supervisory or policymaking position or equivalent experience as determined by the commission; and (3) clearly demonstrated management or executive experience. C. The director may be removed by the commission upon approval of two-thirds of commission members; provided that no removal shall occur without notice and an opportunity for a hearing. History: Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 12. Compiler's notes. — Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 12 was not enacted as part of the Children's Code, but was compiled there for the convenience of the user. Effective dates. — Laws 2022, ch. 51 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 18, 2022, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
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