1. A. Pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(C), as amended, board members may participate in a meeting of the board by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment. Telephonic participation may occur only when it is difficult or impossible for the board member to be physically present; that is, when there are circumstances which make attendance in person extremely burdensome.
2. B. Each board member participating telephonically must be identified when speaking and all participants must be able to hear all other participants.
3. C. Members of the public attending the meeting must be able to hear all members of the board and members of the public who speak during the meeting.

[16.25.1.9 NMAC - Rp, 16.25.1.9 NMAC, 01-17-2014]