NMSA 1-19-26.6. Political committees; notice of resignation or removal of

1-19-26.6. Political committees; notice of resignation or removal of treasurer. A. An individual who resigns as the treasurer of a political committee shall submit a written resignation statement to the secretary of state. An individual's resignation is not effective until the secretary of state receives the written resignation statement from the individual and a replacement treasurer is appointed for the political committee. If an individual is involuntarily removed from the position of treasurer, the political committee shall notify the secretary of state by amending the electronic registration maintained by the secretary of state. An individual who resigns as the treasurer of a political committee remains personally liable for any penalties or fines accrued during the time that the individual served in the position. B. The secretary of state shall prescribe the form and process for notifying the secretary of state of a resignation or replacement of a treasurer and shall maintain all records electronically to the extent practicable. History: Laws 2021, ch. 109, § 19.