As authorized by NMSA 1978 (1993 Repl. Pamp.) Section 10-15-1.C of the Open Meetings Act, when it is difficult or impossible for a Board member to attend a Board meeting in person, the member may participate by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at the meeting. Each member participating by conference telephone must be identified when speaking. All participants must be able to hear each other at the same time, and members of the public attending the meeting must be able to hear any member of the Board who speaks during the meeting.

[N, 6-26-00; 16.16.1.9 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 16.1.9, 03-15-2001]

HISTORY of 16.16.1 NMAC:

Pre-NMAC History:

Material in the part was derived from that previously filed with the commission of public records - state records center and archives:

NMBO Rule 20, Board Rule No. 20 - Inspection of Board Records, filed 7-22-92.

History of Repealed Material: [Reserved]

Other History:

16 NMAC 16.1, General Provisions, filed 9-21-95, replaced that relevant portion of NMBO Rule 20, Board Rule No. 20 - Inspection of Board Records.

16 NMAC 16.1, General Provisions, filed 9-21-95, renumbered and reformatted to 16.16.1 NMAC, General Provisions, effective 03-15-2001.