Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024
Section 4.5.10.16 - APPEAL OR WAIVERA. In the event that any library is denied a grant by the state library, or does not meet a requirement of this rule, that library may appeal the decision of the state library or request a variance from the requirement.B. Such appeal or variance shall be made in writing to the state librarian within 10 days of notification of denial of funds or within 10 days of discovery of non-compliance with a requirement. The appeal or variance shall state all relevant facts and conditions.C. The state librarian shall consider each appeal or request for variance and respond in writing to the appealing or requesting party with a decision within 30 days. The state librarian shall consider the recommendation of the Commission for matters on appeal. The state librarian's decision is the department of cultural affairs' final action on the matter.Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 22, November 29, 2022, eff. 1/1/2023