44th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2000

RELATING TO JUVENILE JUSTICE; PROVIDING THE NEW MEXICO YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS COMMISSION WITH AUTHORITY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE PART OF A JUVENILE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES INITIATIVE; AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE NEW MEXICO YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS ACT.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. Section 9-5B-2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1992, Chapter 91, Section 2) is amended to read:

"9-5B-2. PURPOSE.--

A. The purpose of the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act is to provide:

(1) a process to employ young persons in public projects that conserve New Mexico's natural resources and provide community benefits of lasting value; and

(2) a process for reviewing and approving vocational programs that are part of a juvenile construction industries initiative for juveniles who are committed to the custody of the children, youth and families department.

B. New Mexico will benefit by having its natural and urban environments improved and enhanced and its youth instilled with an appreciation of natural resources, cooperation, hard work and accomplishment."

Section 2. Section 9-5B-6 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1992, Chapter 91, Section 6) is amended to read:

"9-5B-6. COMMISSION--POWERS AND DUTIES.--

A. The commission may:

(1) accept gifts, devises, grants and donations from others to carry out the provisions of the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act;

(2) request assistance and staff support from the department;

(3) employ such personnel as necessary to carry out the provisions of the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act;

(4) delegate responsibility for the administration and implementation of conservation projects, corps members' employment and supervision, project coordination and other program matters;

(5) establish work camps and long-term residential facilities to house corps members and their supervisors; and

(6) contact potential sponsors and funding sources for support.

B. The commission shall:

(1) adopt rules and regulations that are necessary for the proper administration of the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act;

(2) administer and enforce the provisions of the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps Act and rules and regulations adopted pursuant to Paragraph (1) of this subsection;

(3) develop and approve corps work projects, activities and contracts with project sponsors;

(4) establish standards, procedures and policies for selecting, hiring, providing compensation for and other personnel matters involving corps members and other personnel;

(5) foster partnerships and cooperation between the corps and New Mexico's secondary and post-secondary schools to assist corps members in obtaining education and job training; [and]

(6) review and approve vocational programs that are part of a juvenile construction industries initiative for juveniles who are committed to the custody of the children, youth and families department; and

[(6)] (7) hire a program manager, who shall be the administrative officer of the corps."

Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2000.