A. The “intertribal Indian ceremonial association” is created. The association is administratively attached to the local government division of the department of finance and administration.

B. The county shall appoint a director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the county. The director shall hire and terminate other necessary employees, who shall be subject to the provisions of the Personnel Act [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 10, Article 9].

C. The director shall:

(1)     work with private, local, state and federal entities to establish steady funding for the intertribal Indian ceremonial;

(2)     supervise the activities of the association;

(3)     work with the county to promote the intertribal Indian ceremonial; and

(4)     prepare an annual budget and an annual report on the activities of the association.

D. The association shall:

(1)     administer an annual intertribal Indian ceremonial;

(2)     cooperate with and assist public and private entities that seek to promote recognition of ceremonies significant to Indian nations, tribes and pueblos;

(3)     function as the coordinating association for all services and activities pertaining to the intertribal Indian ceremonial;

(4)     adopt rules in accordance with the State Rules Act [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 14, Article 4] to carry out the duties of the association;

(5)     accept gifts, grants, donations, bequests and devises from any source to be used to carry out its duties;

(6)     enter into contracts; and

(7)     charge admission, parking and concessions fees, give prizes and premiums, create sponsorships and other forms of advertising, arrange entertainments and do all things the association may consider proper for the conduct of the intertribal Indian ceremonial and not otherwise prohibited by law.

E. The “intertribal Indian ceremonial association board” is created. The board shall consist of nine members, including the director, who shall serve ex officio, and eight members, appointed by the county, who shall serve terms of five years each. All intertribal Indian ceremonial association board members shall be bona fide residents of the county or surrounding counties, and at least a majority of the members shall be Native American. A board member shall not be removed during the term of office except for cause, following notice and an opportunity for a hearing.