oversight powers and duties.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 58-27-26

  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

The New Mexico finance authority oversight committee shall serve as the oversight committee to the border authority. The New Mexico finance authority oversight committee shall:

A. monitor and oversee the operation of the border authority;

B. meet on a regular basis to receive and review reports from the border authority on implementation of the provisions of the Border Development Act and to review and approve regulations proposed for adoption pursuant to that act;

C. monitor and provide assistance and advice on the project financing program of the border authority;

D. oversee and monitor state and local government capital planning and financing and take testimony from state and local officials on border and port of entry capital needs;

E. provide advice and assistance to the border authority and cooperate with the executive branch of state government and local governments on planning, setting priorities for and financing of border and port of entry capital projects;

F. undertake an ongoing examination of the statutes, constitutional provisions, regulations and court decisions governing border and port of entry capital financing in New Mexico; and

G. report its findings and recommendations, including recommended legislation or necessary changes, to the governor and to each session of the legislature. The report and proposed legislation shall be made available on or before December 15 each year.