N.M. Admin. Code § 9.4.1.14 - THE DIRECTOR

A. The director shall be the supervisory administrative officer of the New Mexico commission for the blind. Such position shall be an exempt position under the rules of the personnel department of the state of New Mexico and shall be filled by appointment as defined in the enabling legislation. Such individual shall carry out policies of the commission and shall be solely responsible for supervision of the administrative details of the commission office. Such individual shall be professionally qualified and shall be paid a salary commensurate with his or her experience, an amount to be determined by the appropriate agency of the state of New Mexico in compliance with applicable rules of the state of New Mexico.

B. Duties:

(1) Supervise and administer all technical, administrative, and clerical matters relating to commission business, except those matters which require specific approval by the board.

(2) Conduct and care for all correspondence in the name of the commission. Prepare and mail to members, agendas of meetings and minutes of the preceding meeting, two calendar weeks before the next meeting.

(3) Set, with the advice and/or recommendation of the commission, rules and procedures necessary for the implementation of the act.

(4) Devise and implement such office procedures and policies as may be necessary for good management and administration in accordance with the policies of the governor and the State Personnel Act.

(5) Be responsible for the financial administration of the commission within the budget parameters determined by the legislature and prepare the commission's annual report.

(6) Maintain all financial accounts as required by the state of New Mexico. Sign certificates, vouchers, payroll and grants for the commission.

(7) Establish the manpower needs of the commission. Select, train, orient, supervise and evaluate staff.

(8) The director shall promptly report to the commission chairman all changes that will have a significant impact on the budget, and shall be prepared to discuss such items with the commission to obtain its recommendations related thereto.

(9) Prepare the budget for the operation of the commission. The director shall determine the requirements necessary and essential to carry out the objectives to be attained during the budgetary period. Guidance from the commission shall be obtained before and during this preparation. Prior to submitting the budget formally to the department of finance and administration or to the legislative finance committee, such budget shall have been reviewed by the commission. Any budget request amendment by the department of finance and administration, the legislative finance committee, or the legislature shall be communicated to the commission by the director, accompanied by an analysis of the significant impact of the changes. This should be done at the next meeting of the commission following the change.

(10) All actions of the director affecting matters of administration of the act shall be in strict compliance with the act and in accordance with the by-laws of the commission and the administrative procedures set forth in the laws of New Mexico.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 9.4.1.14

3/30/96; Recompiled 10/01/01