New Mexico Statutes 10-4-2. [Causes for removal of local officers.]
The following shall be causes for removal of any officer belonging to the class mentioned in the preceding section [10-4-1 N.M. Stat. Ann.]:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 10-4-2
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
A. conviction of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
B. failure, neglect or refusal to discharge the duties of the office, or failure, neglect or refusal to discharge any duty devolving upon the officer by virtue of his office;
C. knowingly demanding or receiving illegal fees as such officer;
D. failure to account for money coming into his hands as such officer;
E. gross incompetency or gross negligence in discharging the duties of the office;
F. any other act or acts, which in the opinion of the court or jury amount to corruption in office or gross immorality rendering the incumbent unfit to fill the office.