1. A. The performance of managers and employees shall be documented on a State Personnel Office (SPO) director approved appraisal form that includes:

   1. (1) basic employee information (employee's name, working title, employee identification number, position number, anniversary date, and the name of their immediate supervisor);
   2. (2) job assignments and goals;
   3. (3) performance rating areas; and
   4. (4) signature spaces for the employee, rater and reviewer to record initial, interim and final performance appraisal discussions.
2. B. A performance appraisal shall be initiated within 45 calendar days following the date of the employee’s hire, reassignment, promotion, demotion, reduction, or transfer to a position and shall become a part of each employee's employment history.

[1.7.9.8 NMAC - Rp, 1.7.9.8 NMAC, 1/14/2025]