A. A member of the commission shall:(1) possess significant experience in the representation of children, youth, parents, custodians or guardians in abuse and neglect proceedings;(2) possess significant experience with the child welfare system as a parent, custodian, guardian or former foster youth; or(3) demonstrate a commitment to high-quality legal representation or to working with and advocating for the population served by the office.B. The following persons shall not be appointed to serve on the commission:(1) current employees of the children, youth and families department;(2) current employees of the office;(3) current judges, judicial officials or their employees; and(4) persons who currently contract with or receive funding from the office or their employees.History: Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 7. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 7 was not enacted as part of the Children's Code, but was compiled there for the convenience of the user.Effective dates. — Laws 2022, ch. 51 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 18, 2022, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
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