N.M. Admin. Code § 16.34.13.11

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.34.13.11 - TELE-CONFERENCE MEETINGS

Pursuant to Section 10-15-1(C) NMSA 1978, a board member may participate in a meeting of the board by means of a conference telephone or other similar communications equipment under the following conditions:

A. this rule shall only apply when it is otherwise difficult or impossible for the member to attend the meeting in person;

B. each member participating by conference telephone must be identified when speaking;

C. all participants must be able to hear each other at the same time;

D. members of the public attending the meeting must be able to hear any member of the board who speaks during the meeting;

E. the member of the board participating by telephone can only vote on a matter if he/she has copies of the documents that are available to the members who are physically present; and

F. the member participating by telephone cannot vote on any matter where the credibility of a witness who physically appears at the meeting is an issue that the board members must consider when voting on a pending matter.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.34.13.11

16.34.13.11 NMAC - Rp 16 NMAC 34.13.11, 06-16-01