1. A. The board’s designee will maintain a written log of all complaints received which records at a minimum, the date the complaint was received, and name, addresses of the complainant(s) and respondent(s).
2. B. Upon receipt of a complaint the board’s designee will:
3. (1) log in the date the complaint was received;
4. (2) determine whether the respondent is licensed, registered or an applicant for licensure or registration with the board;
5. (3) assign a complaint number and create an individual file. Complaint numbering shall begin in January of each year;
6. (4) send complainant written acknowledgment of receipt of the complaint;
7. (5) immediately forward the complaint to the complaint committee; the complaint committee chair will be responsible for convening the complaint committee to review the complaint(s).

[16.20.11.10 NMAC - N, 1-12-08]