The secretary, with the consent and approval of the state transportation commission, may appoint and fix the compensation of assistant engineers and clerks and employ such other help as may be necessary to the proper conduct of the work of the commission under the provisions of Chapter 67 NMSA 1978. All appointees on entering upon their duties shall first take the prescribed oath of office if so required by the commission. History: Laws 1917, ch. 38, § 5; C.S. 1929, § 64-306; 1941 Comp., § 58-216; 1953 Comp., § 55-2-16; 2003, ch. 142, § 41. The 2003 amendment, effective July 1, 2003, added the section heading; substituted "state transportation commission" for "state highway commission"; and substituted "secretary" for "state highway engineer". Special counsel authorized. — This statute authorized the commission to employ special counsel to advise it in the performance of its duties. State v. Davidson, 1929-NMSC-016, 33 N.M. 664, 275 P. 373. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 39 Am. Jur. 2d Highways, Streets and Bridges § 13. 39A C.J.S. Highways § 58.
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