NMSA 10-4-2. [Causes for removal of local officers.]

10-4-2. [Causes for removal of local officers.] The following shall be causes for removal of any officer belonging to the class mentioned in the preceding section [10-4-1 NMSA 1978]: A. conviction of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; B. failure, neglect or refusal to discharge the duties of the office, or failure, neglect or refusal to discharge any duty devolving upon the officer by virtue of his office; C. knowingly demanding or receiving illegal fees as such officer; D. failure to account for money coming into his hands as such officer; E. gross incompetency or gross negligence in discharging the duties of the office; F. any other act or acts, which in the opinion of the court or jury amount to corruption in office or gross immorality rendering the incumbent unfit to fill the office. History: Laws 1909, ch. 36, § 2; Code 1915, § 3955; C.S. 1929, § 96-106; 1941 Comp., § 10-304; 1953 Comp., § 5-3-4.