Section 1-2-1 - Secretary of state; chief election officer; rules and regulations; enforcement powers.
1-2-1. Secretary of state; chief election officer; rules and regulations; enforcement powers.
A. The secretary of state is the chief election officer of the state and shall:
(1) obtain and maintain uniformity in the application, operation and interpretation of the Election Code [Chapter 1 NMSA 1978];
(2) subject to the State Rules Act [14-4-1 NMSA 1978], make rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of, and necessary to carry out the purposes of, the Election Code and shall furnish to the county clerks copies of such rules and regulations; and
(3) through the attorney general or the district attorney having jurisdiction, bring such actions as deemed necessary and proper for the enforcement of the provisions of the Election Code.
B. No forms or procedures shall be used in any election held pursuant to the Election Code without prior approval of the secretary of state.