Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024
Section 8.26.7.9 - MEMBERSHIPA. Recruitment: (1) Staff will pursue ongoing recruitment of members.(2) Recruitment will focus on including individuals who:(a) are representative of the communities of New Mexico;(b) have expertise in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect;(c) are adult former victims of child abuse and neglect; and(d) meet eligibility requirements.B. Eligibility: (1) No individual or relative of an individual prohibited from serving pursuant to Subsection C of Section 32A-8-5 NMSA 1978 shall serve as a member.(2) No individual, who has been convicted of, or who faces pending charges for a felony or misdemeanor involving a sex offense, child abuse or neglect, or related charges that may pose risks to children shall serve as a member.C. Application process - the application process shall, at a minimum, include:(1) Reference and background checks completed by staff to include, but not be limited to, information available from New Mexico courts, the New Mexico sex offender registry, and the department's records of prior child abuse and neglect cases.(2) Interviews conducted via phone or in-person, or a combination thereof, by staff. Current members may be included in the interviews at the discretion of staff.(3) Successful completion of on-line or in-person training, or a combination thereof.(4) Acknowledgement, in writing, of confidentiality requirements.(5) Observation of at least two board meetings.D. Appointment: (1) Members will be appointed by council staff for a term of two years.(2) Members shall sign and adhere to the code of conduct established by the council.(3) Members shall be eligible for reappointment, subject to successful completion of the renewal process established by the council prior to reappointment.E. Training: (1) Members shall meet training requirements as established by the council.(2) Training may be conducted quarterly or annually, on-line or in-person, or a combination thereof. Additional training may be authorized at the discretion of the council.F. Termination:(1) Members shall resign in writing, and participate in an exit survey if possible.(2) Staff may temporarily suspend or permanently remove a member upon a reasonable belief that the Member does not meet membership eligibility criteria, or has violated the member code of conduct, rules or expectations of members established by the council.Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 03, February 14, 2017, eff. 2/14/2017, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 05, March 12, 2019, eff. 3/12/2019