New Mexico Administrative Code

NMSA 1978, Sections 8-8-4 and 62-14-7.1.

Permanent.

December 15, 2014, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The purpose of this rule is to impose requirements on one-call notification systems regarding the implementation of 811 as the toll-free, abbreviated dialing code to be used by the public to provide advance notice of excavation activities and report damages to one-call notificati…

In addition to the definitions in Section 62-14-2 NMSA 1978 and 18.60.4.7 NMAC, and 18.60.5.7 NMAC, as used in this rule, non-jurisdictional entity means an underground facility operator not subject to federal and state excavation laws. Generally, non -jurisdictional entities are…

Unless otherwise specified, this rule is not intended to supersede any other rule of the commission but to supplement such rules. Nevertheless, if any provision of this rule is inconsistent with the provisions of any other commission rule, the provisions of this rule shall apply.…

During normal working hours, one-call notification systems shall follow the following procedures. A. Emergency calls. One-call notification systems shall instruct callers that emergency calls should be made directly to 911, and when necessary, shall conference the caller directly…

New Mexico Spaceport Authority.

A. Every new customer, sponsor, strategic partner, commercial shoot, motion picture, event, branded merchandise item, or product launch at spaceport America that is compatible with the SPACEPORT AMERICA® brand is a form of co-branding. Thus, to be compatible, the critical factors…

The spaceport America director of business development reviews new written requests to use spaceport America facilities in any manner contemplated by this Part and applies the applicable selection guidelines set forth in 18.61.2.10 NMAC. The spaceport America director of business…

This rule applies to potential non-aerospace customers, partners or merchandise providers and to the assessment and selection of non-aerospace customers, partners or merchandise by the New Mexico Spaceport Authority.

This rule is adopted pursuant to Subsection (B)(3) of Section 58-31-5 NMSA 1978, which authorizes the New Mexico Spaceport Authority to adopt rules governing the manner in which its business is transacted and the manner in which the powers of the authority are exercised and its d…

Permanent.

November 15, 2016, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of this rule is to establish a procedure and criteria for assessing and selecting non-aerospace customers, partners and merchandise that are consistent with the spaceport America's business plan for attracting new non-aerospace customers and developing branding and …

As used in this rule, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: A. "brand" means design, symbols, words or products that create an emotional bond with stakeholders (customers, employees, partners, competitors, press, constituents and third party opinion leaders…

The vision, mission and strategic goas of spaceport America shall be: A. Vision: Spaceport America is your gateway to the new space age. B. Mission: To preeminently serve space launch customers, and inspire and delight spaceport America visitors. C. Strategic goals: Deliver effec…

SpaceportAmerica is a unique launch facility for nurturing commercial aerospace innovation and achievement, and for inspiring the next generation.

New Mexico Spaceport Authority.

These bylaws govern the conduct of the board and its implementation and compliance with the Spaceport Development Act. In addition to the bylaws, the board shall, from time to time, adopt policies and other resolutions governing specific matters to confirm and augment the bylaws,…

The adoption of these bylaws or the repeal of a resolution by the bylaws shall not affect: A. Vested rights and obligations pertaining to any prior resolution; or B. Other matters of record referring to resolutions and not included within the bylaws.

A. Certified copies of the bylaws and all resolutions approved by the board, including those that adopt policies governing the Spaceport, shall be maintained on file in the Spaceport America offices and on the Spaceport America website. B. Other materials used by the board shall …

The mission of the authority board of directors (the board) is to ensure operation of Spaceport America, as described in the Spaceport Development Act and in the best interests of the citizens of New Mexico; establish rules, regulations, and policies for the administration, gover…

A. Assuming office. A person may become a member of the board only by appointment or on an ex-officio basis. The board shall consist of seven voting and two nonvoting members, six of whom shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate, provided that one of the …

It is the intent of the board to act in the highest ethical standard in carrying out its duties to the public and in the operation of its facilities. It is also the intent of the board to protect the authority's interests when entering into a transaction or agreement, and not the…

A. Open meetings. Meetings of the board shall be open and public, except as allowed by law, and unless otherwise provided, shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order. All meetings of the board and its committees shall be conducted in accordance with the "Open M…

The authority shall: A. hire, and be authorized to fire, an executive director, who shall employ the necessary professional, technical and clerical staff to enable the authority to function efficiently and shall direct the affairs and business of the authority, subject to the dir…

The authority may: A. advise and cooperate with municipalities, counties, state agencies and organizations, appropriate federal agencies and organizations and other interested persons and groups; B. solicit and accept federal, state, local and private grants of funds or property …

The authority shall not: A. incur debt as a general obligation of the state or pledge the full faith and credit of the state to repay debt; or B. expend funds or incur debt for the improvement, maintenance, repair or addition to property unless it is owned by the authority, the s…

This rule applies to the New Mexico spaceport authority and members of the board of directors of the New Mexico spaceport authority.

Committees of the board shall be standing or ad hoc. Upon the creation of a standing committee, the chair shall appoint, in consultation with the board, members of the committee, including two board members and, as appropriate, members of staff or the community appointed by the c…

Ad hoc committees may be established by the chair, subject to approval of the board, for defined tasks of a limited duration (for instance, not to exceed six months). An ad hoc committee shall only perform those duties assigned by the chair, and upon their completion be discharge…

The chair, four other voting board members appointed by the chair and the executive director of the authority shall constitute the spaceport authority executive committee. The committee shall have powers and duties as delegated to it by the authority.

A. The executive director shall be appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of the board. The executive director shall receive such annual compensation as set by the board. In addition, the executive director shall be reimbursed for actual, reasonable, and necessary expenses …

The executive director shall: A. Prepare an organizational structure for board approval, make final determinations of the classified status of each employee and implement those decisions in accordance with the procedures of the state personnel office; B. Provide for publication o…

The authority shall annually hire an independent auditor to audit the books and records of the authority and to certify as to the accuracy of the same. The independent auditor shall not be a director, officer, or employee of the authority.

The executive director shall be appointed by the board, report to the board and serve at the pleasure of the board.

At least once every five years the board shall review these bylaws to ensure they comply with the Spaceport Development Act and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations in keeping with the functions of the board.

These bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed by two-thirds majority vote of the members of the board present at any meeting called specifically for the purpose, among other things, of amending these bylaws.

Section 58 -31-5, NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

July 31, 2023.

The objective of this rule is to codify the bylaws that govern the conduct of the board of directors of the New Mexico spaceport authority.

A. "The authority", or New Mexico spaceport authority, means a state agency created by the Spaceport Development Act and administratively attached to the economic development department in accordance with Section 9-1-7 NMSA 1978 and charged with the responsibility of carrying out…

These rules shall be known as the "Bylaws of the Board of Directors of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority," hereinafter referred to as the "bylaws."

A. Spaceport Development Act. The New Mexico spaceport authority (the authority) is a New Mexico state agency organized under the provisions of the Spaceport Development Act, Sections 58-31-1, et seq. NMSA 1978. B. Governance. The authority is governed by seven voting and two non…

New Mexico Department of Transportation.