The council shall ensure that adequate legal counsel is available and is able, without conflict of interest, to:

1. A. provide advice and consultation to the office needed to protect the educational rights of students; and
2. B. assist the office and contractors in the performance of the official duties of the state ombud and representatives.

History: Laws 2021, ch. 53, § 10.

ANNOTATIONS

Effective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 53 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 2021, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.