§ 9-22-1 Short title
§ 9-22-2 Purpose
§ 9-22-3 Definitions
§ 9-22-4 Department established
§ 9-22-5 Secretary of veterans’ services; appointment
§ 9-22-6 Secretary; duties and general powers
§ 9-22-7 Department responsibilities
§ 9-22-8 Organizational units of department; powers and duties specified by law; access to information
§ 9-22-9 Divisions; directors
§ 9-22-10 Bureaus; chiefs
§ 9-22-11 Administrative services division; duties
§ 9-22-12 Field services division; powers and duties
§ 9-22-12.1 Health care coordination division
§ 9-22-13 State approving bureau
§ 9-22-14 State benefits division
§ 9-22-14.1 Veterans’ enterprise fund; purpose; administration
§ 9-22-16 Power to act as a personal representative or conservator
§ 9-22-17 Court proceedings for appointment as personal representative or conservator
§ 9-22-18 Action as a personal representative or conservator; bond
§ 9-22-19 Bond premium cost proration
§ 9-22-20 Oaths and affirmations
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 9 > Article 22 - Veterans' Services Department

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