A. There is created a “state investment council”. The council shall be composed of: (1)     the governor;

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 6-8-2

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

(2)     the state treasurer;

(3)     the commissioner of public lands; (4)     the secretary;

(5)     the chief financial officer of a state institution of higher education appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate;

(6)     four members appointed by the New Mexico legislative council with the advice and consent of the senate; provided that no more than two members shall be members of the same political party; and

(7)     two members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.

B. The chair of the council shall be the governor, and the vice chair shall be selected by the council. All actions of the council shall be by majority vote, and a majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.

C. Members of the council appointed pursuant to Paragraphs (6) and (7) of Subsection A of this section shall be reimbursed per diem and mileage pursuant to the provisions of the Per Diem and Mileage Act N.M. Stat. Ann. § 10-8-1 to 10-8-8.