New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 10 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 29 - LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 10.29.1.15 - DECISIONS OF THE BOARD; PROCEDURE

A. In the event the hearing is conducted by a quorum of the board a decision shall be made during a public meeting and a written order shall be issued within 60 calendar days after the hearing.

B. In the event a hearing officer has been appointed, the hearing officer shall prepare a hearing officer report with proposed findings of fact and a recommended decision of whether a violation occurred within 60 calendar days of the completion of the hearing or closing of the record. A copy of the report shall be served on the parties by certified mail, return receipt requested. Upon receipt, the parties may within 10 calendar days, file a statement of objections to the hearing officer report with the board. The board shall proceed to consider the case and as soon as practicable review the hearing officer report and any objections filed by parties, as well as the director's recommendation, and issue a determination. No additional oral arguments by the parties shall be allowed. If the board rejects the hearing officer's recommended findings or decision, particularly when the credibility of a witness is at issue, it shall review at least as much of the record as is necessary to support its decision. The board shall consider the matter at its next board meeting after filing of the hearing officer report. The board's written decision and order shall be signed within 30 days after the board's vote on the matter.

C. After a decision of the board is rendered, the board shall serve upon the parties a written copy of the decision and final order by certified mail, return receipt requested. Final orders of the board shall at a minimum contain findings of fact, conclusions of law, and an order based on the determination.