New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 10 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 4 - DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
Part 9 - DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Section 10.4.9.8 - JUST CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Universal Citation: 10 NM Admin Code 10.4.9.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. A covered employee may be suspended, demoted or dismissed only for just cause which is any behavior that is inconsistent with the employee's obligation to the agency, even though no previous disciplinary actions have been taken.

B. Just cause includes, but is not limited to: inefficiency; incompetence; misconduct; negligence; insubordination; continued unsatisfactory performance; unauthorized leave; failure to comply with any provisions of these rules or to meet a condition of employment as required by law; violation of the obligation of confidentiality imposed upon district attorney employees; falsifying official records or documents; or violation of a felony or misdemeanor when the provisions of the Criminal Offender Employment Act of NMSA 1978 apply.

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