9-15-64: Duties.

The commission shall:

A. obtain and evaluate information about the federal government's considerations, plans, policies and initiatives relating to assigned base missions;

B. obtain and evaluate information relating to the impact of federal assigned base missions on the state's economy and the military base area's local economy;

C. work with and provide assistance to established community organizations that have as their purpose the support of the long-term viability of the military bases in their local area;

D. ensure collaboration among the community organizations described in Subsection C of this section and an understanding of the joint efforts between the military bases in the state;

E. work with and provide assistance to the state's congressional delegation on matters relating to federal assigned base missions;

F. advise the governor on measures necessary to ensure the continued presence of military bases in the state;

G. advise the military office concerning the development of a grant program and make recommendations for grant awards from the fund; and

H. adopt rules regarding:

(1) the administration of grants from the fund. The rules shall include the application procedure, required qualifications for projects and purposes for which the grants may be used; and

(2) the service area boundary for each military base in New Mexico.