New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 2 - PUBLIC FINANCE
Chapter 20 - ACCOUNTING BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
Part 4 - GOVERNING THE AWARD OF PAYROLL DEDUCTION CODES AND DESIGNATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF QUALIFIED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS
Section 2.20.4.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Section 10-7-2 NMSA 1978 provides that state employees "shall receive their salaries or wages for services rendered in accordance with regulations issued by the department of finance and administration", placing on the department of finance and administration the responsibility for determining when discretionary payroll deductions may be permitted.
B. Subsection E of Section 9-6-5 NMSA 1978 permits the department of finance and administration to "adopt such reasonable and procedural rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the department."
C. Subsection C of Section 9-6-5 NMSA 1978 authorizes the department of finance and administration to apply for and receive any public or private funds available to the department to carry out its programs, duties or services.