1. A. Board members shall complete a minimum of twelve hours of initial training:

   (1) within two years of election or appointment to a board of directors and shall complete a minimum of six hours of training within the first year; and

   (2) within two years of re-election, or appointment to a board of directors after interruption in service on a board greater than four years and shall complete a minimum of six hours completed the first year.

2. B. To maintain certification after completion of the initial training, board members must complete a total number of credits equivalent to two hours of continuing training during each year of their elected or appointed term. Any board member may carry up to six hours of excess credits earned over to the next compliance year(s) within the board member’s term of office. Excess credits may not be carried over to a board member’s subsequent term of office.

[20.12.2.10 NMAC - N, 4/15/2008]