72-17-9: Appointment of first board.

When this act [Chapter 72, Article 17 NMSA 1978] goes into effect, the governor shall forthwith appoint five qualified electors of the authority as the directors comprising the first board. They shall serve until their successors have been elected and qualified. Immediately upon their appointment the five directors shall meet, qualify and choose officers, as provided for organizational meetings thereafter in Section 13 [72-17-13 NMSA 1978] hereof.