The director shall appoint as division examiners division staff who are licensed attorneys, or who have experience in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, petroleum engineering, environmental engineering or a related field and a college degree in geology, engineering, hydrology or related field. Nothing in 19.15.4.18 NMAC shall prevent a commission member from serving as a division examiner. The director may refer a matter or proceeding to a division examiner for hearing in accordance with 19.15.4 NMAC.

[19.15.4.18 NMAC - Rp, 19.15.14.1216 NMAC, 12/1/2008]