Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 3 - Municipalities. > Article 11 - Mayor-Council Municipality; Mayor, 3-11-1 through 3-11-7. > Section 3-11-2 - Mayor; vacated office; appointment by governing body.

Section 3-11-2 - Mayor; vacated office; appointment by governing body.

3-11-2. Mayor; vacated office; appointment by governing body.

In case of the death, disability, resignation or change of residence, from the municipality, of the mayor, the governing body shall appoint by majority vote a qualified elector to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term of office.