N.M. Admin. Code § 9.3.2.11
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024
Section 9.3.2.11 - VOTING AND ELECTIONSA. Officers, representatives and alternates are voting members of the steering committee. Representatives and alternates are appointed by their agency head at the request of the governor.B. With the exception of extraordinary votes required on actions stated elsewhere in the rules, all votes are by simple majority. In the case of a tie vote, the motion fails.C. At its first meeting following the conference each year, the steering committee shall elect a nominating committee of three for the purpose of selecting candidates for the position of vice chairwoman. Candidates shall provide the nominating committee with a short biography and their qualifications. These shall be immediately distributed to all members of the steering committee. At the last meeting of the year, the vice chairwoman shall be elected by secret ballot. Nominations from the floor will also be accepted at the time of the election. The chair of the nominating committee will conduct the election. If the chairwoman resigns her position, the vice chairwoman shall become chairwoman and a new vice chairwoman shall be elected. Should vacancies occur in both positions, they shall be filled in the same manner.N.M. Admin. Code § 9.3.2.11