29-12A-3. Powers and duties of advisory council.

A.     The powers and duties of the crime stoppers advisory council are to:   

(1)     advise and assist in the creation and maintenance of local crime stoppers programs;   

(2)     certify local crime stoppers programs for the purposes of confidentiality of records, privileges and immunities set forth in the Crime Stoppers Act [29-12A-1 NMSA 1978];   

(3)     encourage the media to promote the functions of local crime stoppers programs; and   

(4)     facilitate training for local crime stoppers programs.   

B.     The council shall not take part in the receipt of reports or tips regarding criminal activity.