Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024
Section 4.12.1.10 - MEMBERSHIPThe commission shall have fifteen (15) members appointed by the governor pursuant to Section 18-5-3 NMSA 1978.
A. Members shall be appointed for terms as follows: five members shall be appointed for terms of one year, five members shall be appointed for terms of two years and five members shall be appointed for terms of three years. The first members of the commission shall be appointed on or before September 1, 1965, with the date of office of all these members to commence on the same day. After the expiration of the initial terms, all members shall be appointed for terms of three years. Vacancies resulting from the death or resignation of a member shall be filled by appointment for the un-expired portion of the term of the member creating the vacancy.B. With the approval of a two thirds majority of a quorum present at any scheduled meeting of the commission, the chair may recommend to the governor the removal of any commissioner for chronic absenteeism or improper conduct. Chronic absenteeism shall normally consist of missing a total of three regularly scheduled commission meetings in any one calendar year.C. Commissioners shall receive reimbursement for travel and per diem expenses in accordance with the Mileage and Per Diem Act, Section 10-8-1 NMSA 1978. Commissioners may use facilities of the NMA office only for official business of the commission and shall keep such use to a minimum to avoid interference with NMA staff.4.12.1.10 NMAC - Rp 4.12.1.10 NMAC, 11-13-2003