The governing body of any municipality having a population of one thousand or more persons may provide for a manager either by ordinance or by an election to be called by the governing body upon the filing of a petition containing the signatures of at least ten percent of the registered voters in the municipality. The office of manager shall carry the same qualifications, duties and responsibilities as provided for a manager under Sections 3-14-13 through 3-14-15 NMSA 1978. History: 1953 Comp., § 14-12-3, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1991, ch. 20, § 1. ANNOTATIONSThe 1991 amendment, effective June 14, 1991, substituted 'one thousand' for 'three thousand' in the first sentence and '3-14-13 through 3-14-15 NMSA 1978' for '14-13-13 through 14-13-15 New Mexico Statutes Annotated, 1953 Compilation' in the second sentence. Mayor is responsible for appointing the city manager, although his appointment is subject to the city council's approval. 1987 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 87-69. City manager may also serve as the clerk of the municipality, as long as the duties of the two offices are not incompatible. 1987 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 87-69.
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