New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 1 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 25 - PUBLICATIONS AND MANUALS OF PROCEDURES
Part 10 - PUBLICATIONS: FILING, DISTRIBUTING, FORMAT AND STYLE
Section 1.25.10.10 - DESIGNATION OF PUBLICATIONS OFFICER
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
Section 18-2-4.1 NMSA 1978 directs agencies to deposit copies of all publications issued by that agency with the state documents depository clearinghouse at the state library.
A. State agencies must have an approved publications officer on file with the state library. A publications officer shall be designated by the statutory head of the agency to distribute the publications of that agency to the state library division. If a memorandum of understanding exists between the state library division and a state agency, the publications officer(s) is responsible for complying with all terms of the memorandum of understanding.
B. The publications officer shall be re-appointed annually by the statutory head of the agency, using a form approved by the state librarian.
C. The form shall include but is not limited to the following: name and signature of the statutory head (agency head or cabinet secretary); name and signature of the publications officer; division or bureau (if acceptable); agency code; agency name and mailing address; fiscal year of designation; phone number; fax number and e-mail address.
D. If a publications officer leaves the employment of an agency or is released from these duties, the agency shall immediately notify the state library division regarding the change, and the agency head shall appoint a new publications officer.
