1. A. A member of the commission shall:

   1. (1) possess significant experience in the representation of children, youth, parents, custodians or guardians in abuse and neglect proceedings;
   2. (2) possess significant experience with the child welfare system as a parent, custodian, guardian or former foster youth; or
   3. (3) demonstrate a commitment to high-quality legal representation or to working with and advocating for the population served by the office.

2. B. The following persons shall not be appointed to serve on the commission:

   1. (1) current employees of the children, youth and families department;
   2. (2) current employees of the office;
   3. (3) current judges, judicial officials or their employees; and
   4. (4) persons who currently contract with or receive funding from the office or their employees.

History: Laws 2022, ch. 51, § 7.

ANNOTATIONS

Compiler'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.