Section 10-9-25 - Federal funds and assistance.
10-9-25. Federal funds and assistance.
When the provisions of any laws of the United States, or any rule, order, or regulation of any federal agency or authority providing federal funds for use in New Mexico, either directly or indirectly or as a grant-in-aid, to be matched or otherwise, impose as a condition for the receipt of such funds, other or higher personnel standards or different classifications than are provided for by the Personnel Act [10-9-1 NMSA 1978], the board has the authority and is directed to adopt rules and regulations to meet the requirements of such law, rule, order or regulation.