New Mexico Administrative Code

March 30, 1996 [unless a later date is cited at the end of a section]

These bylaws and rules of procedure are promulgated and adopted in accordance with the power and authority of the New Mexico commission for the blind. These bylaws and rules of procedure will serve the public, employees and the commission as a guide to the operations and policies…

[RESERVED]

A. The name of the commission shall be the New Mexico commission for the blind. For the purpose of brevity in the succeeding rules, this organization shall be subsequently referred to as the "commission". B. The headquarters of the commission shall be at Santa Fe, New Mexico. C. …

A. Members of the commission are those appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. B. All members of the commission shall receive per diem and mileage at the rate specified in the Per Diem and Mileage Act (Subsection A of Section 10-8-5 and Subsection E o…

New Mexico Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

All applicants for participation in the specialized telecommunications program.

Section 63-9F-4 NMSA 1978 directs the commission to "design, establish and administer a program for providing specialized telecommunications equipment to impaired individuals" and to "adopt regulations for the program."

Permanent.

July 1, 1999, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section and paragraph.

The purpose of the Telecommunications Access Act [63-9F-1 to 63-9F-13 NMSA 1978] is to provide a statutory framework and funding under which the opportunity for full access to telecommunications services is made available to hearing or speech impaired New Mexicans. The purpose of…

The definitions included in Section 63-9F-3 NMSA 1978 are hereby incorporated by reference.

The following rules for eligibility in the telecommunications equipment distribution program have been adopted by the commission. A. Income limits: Participants in the program must provide:(1) proof of total household income of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or less; (2) if the…

Governor's Commission on Disability formally known as governor's committee on concerns of the handicapped.

All meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the "Open Meetings Act" (Section 10-15-1 et. seq. NMSA 1978) and the commission's open meetings resolution. A. Regular meetings of the commission shall be held at least two times each year at the call of the chairperson in consul…

Notice for all meetings will be provided in accordance with the "Open Meetings Act" Section 10-15-1 et. seq. and the commission's open meetings resolution. A. For the public:(1) At least 10 days prior to each regular meeting an announcement in at least two newspapers of general c…

A. All commissioners, including statutory members, shall be entitled to vote on all matters before the commission. B. All votes shall be recorded. C. A commissioner may vote by proxy executed in writing by that commissioner and filed with the director. D. Commissioners whose term…

A. At the annual conference meeting of each year a chairperson and vice chairperson shall be elected to serve for a period of one year. B. The duty of the chairperson shall be to call and conduct the meetings and the vice chairperson shall serve in the absence of the chairperson.…

A. For commissioners appointed by the governor: The director shall request the governor to replace any commissioner who is absent for two consecutive regular meetings without an excuse approved by the chairperson regardless of whether a proxy is sent. B. For statutory commissione…

The commissioners shall: A. perform all duties required by law; B. hire a director and perform an annual personnel evaluation of the director; C. approve annual budget requests and operating budgets; D. ratify inventory deletions; E. establish priorities for staff activities, acc…

The director shall: A. direct daily operation of the agency in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; B. hire and supervise staff as authorized by New Mexico state personnel board rules and regulations; C. advocate for the achievement of agency goals within state, feder…

A. All commissioners and staff shall be provided with a copy of the New Mexico Governmental Conflict of Interest Act and shall abide by the terms. B. Any commissioner endorsing a particular commercial product or service shall do so in their individual capacity only. C. The commis…

There is created an executive committee consisting of from three to six members appointed by the chairperson to serve at her or his pleasure. The executive committee shall: A. Meet at least once between regular commission meetings and keep informed on activities of the agency; B.…

The provisions in Part 20 apply to all parts of Chapter 4 of Title 9, and provide relevant information to anyone affected or interested in Chapter 4 of Title 9.

Members of the governor's commission on disability shall be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem Act, Section 10-8-1 et seq. NMSA 1978, but shall receive no other compensation, perquisite or allowance.

As authorized by the State Rules Act, the Uniform Licensing Act, the attorney general's default procedural rule and other applicable state law, a quorum of the commission may amend its administrative rules.

GCD will provide residential accessibility modifications to New Mexicans with disabilities, in accordance with policies and procedures as approved by the commission. A. Eligibility: Applicants must meet all the following eligibility criteria:(1) Must be a citizen of the United St…

These rules are adopted pursuant to Subsection I of Section 28-10-2 NMSA 1978. Any conflict with the constitution or laws of the state of New Mexico or of the United States of America is not intended and void.

Permanent.

December 27, 2018, unless a later date is cited at the end of the section.

The purpose of the governor's commission on disability is the removal of barriers to the full integration of persons with disabilities into the mainstream of New Mexico life, increase the quality of life of New Mexicans with disabilities, and to meet all of the responsibilities a…

A. "Agency" means an entity, public or private, which provides various social and/or health related services. B. "Applicant" means an individual in the community with a disability and capable of self-directed care. C. "Client" means an applicant who has been approved by the gover…

A. There is created the "governor's commission on disability". B. The commission shall consist of 15 members, nine of whom shall be appointed by the governor. Initially, three members shall be appointed for terms ending December 31, 1978, three members for terms ending December 3…

The governor's commission on disability shall establish and maintain a comprehensive statewide program designed to encourage and promote attention to the concerns of education and employment of individuals with disabilities in this state. To further this purpose, the commission s…

New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Office of Guardianship (NMDDPC office of guardianship).

Services are to be provided throughout the state of New Mexico. The NMDDPC office of guardianship recognizes the individual sovereignty of each tribe and pueblo in the state of New Mexico.

A. The provision of adult guardianship services to income eligible, incapacitated persons as follows: (1) contracting with attorneys to petition for the appointment of probate code guardians; (2) contracting with entities/individuals to serve as probate code guardians; (3) contra…

A. meet RFP Requirements when published; B. meet office of guardianship requirements including but not limited to: (1) comply with all the terms of one's contract; (2) agree to be paid at the state approved rate; (3) must comply with the Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act …

Any person interested in the well being of an alleged incapacitated person, and seeking guardianship services to be paid for by the NMDDPC office of guardianship, must submit or have submitted a completed application form and provide supporting documentation to the NMDDPC office …

A. A complaint shall be made in writing by the client or another person on behalf of the client, including but not limited to a friend, relative, advocate, or other interested person, such as a caregiver or provider. An exception to the requirement that a complaint shall be made …

Complaints against the NMDDPC office of guardianship or a staff member of the NMDDPC office of guardianship shall be filed with and investigated by the human services department, by sending a complaint in writing directly to the secretary of human services department with a copy …

A. Purpose: It is not the intention of the NMDDPC office of guardianship to create a hardship on any private pay provider of guardianship services in cases where resources are being exhausted, but in order to work in a more collaborative fashion these procedures are being develop…

A. Any requests for non-confidential information will be treated as a request for inspection of public records under the state inspection of public records act. (NMSA 1978, Section 14-2-1 through 14-2-12). B. Any requests for confidential information or client specific informatio…

A. Depending upon the availability of funding and resources, and unless otherwise provided for by another agency or program, comprehensive evaluations for protected persons with contracted providers may be obtained through a referral to the NMDDPC office of guardianship by the co…

These rules apply to all New Mexico residents and other New Mexico state agencies requesting guardianship services from the NMDDPC office of guardianship and other private businesses that contract directly with the NMDDPC office of guardianship to provide guardianship services.

Section 28-16B-1 through 28-16B-6 NMSA 1978 permits the NMDDPC office of guardianship to promulgate rules in accordance with the State Rules Act to carry out the provisions of the Office of Guardianship Act.

Permanent.

April 14, 2006, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.