28-3-2: Commission on the status of women; duties.

The commission shall:

A. stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and review of the status of women in New Mexico and may act as a clearinghouse for all activities involving the status of women;

B. recommend methods of overcoming discrimination against women in public and private employment;

C. promote methods for enabling women to develop their skills, continue their education and be retrained;

D. cooperate with and assist public and private entities dealing with women;

E. conduct periodic conferences throughout the state to apprise women of their rights and opportunities and to learn from them of their needs and problems; and

F. secure recognition of women's accomplishments and contributions to New Mexico.