New Mexico Statutes 32A-27-2. Definitions
As used in the Family Representation and Advocacy Act:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 32A-27-2
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
A. “at risk of being placed” means conditions within a child’s family may require the child be removed from the custody of a parent, custodian or guardian and placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department;
B. “client” means:
(1) an eligible adult pursuant to the Fostering Connections Act [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 32A, Article 26];
(2) a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department; or
(3) a parent, custodian or guardian of a child who is, or is at risk of, being placed in the legal custody of the children, youth and families department;
C. “commission” means the family representation and advocacy commission that provides oversight of the office of family representation and advocacy;
D. “director” means the director of the office of family representation and advocacy;
and E. “office” means the office of family representation and advocacy.