### Question
How does ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION define local public body?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 539m*, **local public body** is defined as:

> a political subdivision of the State of New Mexico (as defined in New Mexico Code 6–5–1)

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 539m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-NATIONAL FORESTS > SUBCHAPTER I-ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION**

