N.M. Admin. Code § 2.81.4.21

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

Section 2.81.4.21 - AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE PROTEST

The executive director may take any action reasonably necessary to resolve a protest. Such actions include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. issue a final written determination summarily dismissing the protest;

B. obtain information from the staff of the state purchasing agent or state central purchasing office and from the NMRHCA staff;

C. require parties to produce for examination information or witnesses under their control;

D. require parties to express their positions on any issue in the proceeding;

E. require parties to submit legal briefs on any issues in the proceeding;

F. establish procedural schedules;

G. regulate the course of the proceedings and the conduct of any participants;

H. receive, rule one, exclude or limit evidence;

I. take official notice of any fact that is among the traditional matters of official or administrative notice;

J. conduct hearings; and

K. take any action reasonably necessary to compel discovery or control the conduct of parties or witnesses.

N.M. Admin. Code § 2.81.4.21

6/15/98; 2.81.4.21 NMAC - Rn, 2 NMAC 81.4.21, 1-1-2010