N.M. Admin. Code § 11.21.2.25

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 11.21.2.25 - PRE-ELECTION CONFERENCE

At a reasonable time at least 15 days before the election, the director shall conduct a pre-election conference with all parties to resolve such details as the polling location(s), the use of manual, electronic, or mail ballots the hours of voting, the number of observers permitted, and the time and place for counting the ballots. The director shall notify all parties by mail (and email if available) of the time and place of the pre-election conference, at least five days in advance of the conference. The conference may proceed in the absence of any party.

A. The director will attempt to achieve agreement of all parties on the election details, but in the absence of agreement, shall determine the details. In deciding the polling location(s) and the use of manual mail or electronic participation in the election by employees in the bargaining unit there shall be a strong preference for on-site balloting.

B. The parties may stipulate to a consent election agreement without the necessity of a pre-election conference subject to approval of its terms by the director, in which case the requirement for a pre-election conference shall be waived.

N.M. Admin. Code § 11.21.2.25

11.21.2.25 NMAC - N, 3-15-04; A, 2-28-05, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXI, Issue 03, February 11, 2020, eff. 2/11/2020, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXI, Issue 12, June 23, 2020, eff. 7/1/2020