N.M. Admin. Code § 15.1.15.17 - RECOMMENDED ACTION; FINAL DECISION

A. At the request of the hearing examiner or upon motion by either party granted by the hearing examiner, and before the hearing examiner recommends action by the board, the parties may submit briefs including findings of fact and conclusions of law for consideration by the hearing examiner. The hearing examiner has the discretion to request briefs or grant a motion to submit briefs on any point of law deemed appropriate by the hearing examiner. Briefs submitted shall include supporting reasons for any findings or legal conclusions and citations to the record and to relevant law. Should the hearing examiner request briefs or grant a party's motion to submit briefs, the hearing shall be continued until the hearing examiner has given the briefs sufficient consideration and brings the hearing to a close. The hearing, however, shall be completed no later than forty-five (45) days from the date of continuance.

B. Not more than thirty (30) days after completion of the hearing, the hearing examiner shall prepare a written decision containing his or her recommendation of action to be taken by the board. The recommendation may propose to sustain, modify, or reverse the initial decision of the board or its agent.

C. Notice of the hearing examiner's recommended action shall be served on the parties as promptly as possible but in no event later than fifteen (15) days after the date of the hearing on the matter. Service shall be made by registered or certified mail.

D. The board shall accept, reject or modify the hearing examiner's recommendation by majority vote. The final decision or order shall be issued in writing and shall include a statement of findings and conclusions and the reasons therefor, on all material issues of fact, law or discretion involved, together with the specific action taken to sustain, modify, or reverse the initial decision of the board or its agent.

E.The board may dismiss an administrative appeal without recommendation of the hearing examiner upon request of the appellant.

F. The final decision or order will be public and shall become a part of the record.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 15.1.15.17

12/31/98; 15.1.15.17 NMAC - Rn, 15 NMAC 1.15.17, 5/31/00; A, 7/31/02; A, 5/14/04, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 19, October 15, 2015, eff. 10/15/2015