1. A. The following topics are the minimum required subject areas for initial training of mutual domestic board of director members:

   (1) responsibilities of governing bodies (certificate of association, bylaws, election procedures and Governmental Conduct Act);

   (2) Sanitary Projects Act;

   (3) Safe Drinking Water Act and drinking water regulations;

   (4) Utility Operator Certification regulations;

   (5) Open Meetings Act;

   (6) Inspection of Public Records Act;

   (7) Audit Act and Requirements for Contracting and Conducting Audits of Agencies;

   (8) State Procurement Code;

   (9) office of the state engineer reports and requirements; and

   (10) basic accounting, budgeting, and rate setting.

2. B. The department shall maintain a list of approved courses for continuing training.

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