New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 10 - NON-COAL MINING
Part 15 - MINING COMMISSION RULEMAKING
Section 19.10.15.10 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION AND HEARING OFFICER
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024
A. Commission. The commission shall exercise all powers and duties prescribed under 19.10.15 NMAC and not otherwise delegated to the hearing officer or the commission administrator.
B. Hearing officer. The commission shall designate a hearing officer for each hearing who shall exercise all powers and duties prescribed or delegated under 19.10.15 NMAC. The hearing officer may be an appointed member of the commission. The hearing officer shall conduct a fair and impartial proceeding, assure that the facts are fully elicited and avoid delay. The hearing officer shall have authority to take all measures necessary for the maintenance of order and for the efficient, fair and impartial consideration of issues arising in proceedings 19.10.15 NMAC governs, including, but not limited to: