New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 29 - STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Part 3 - CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Section 6.29.3.15 - GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CAREER CLUSTER (GV) FOR COMMON CAREER TECHNICAL CORE FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Universal Citation: 6 NM Admin Code 6.29.3.15

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

A. All pathways in the GV career cluster should align to business and industry certifications where available and appropriate. Student abilities common to pathways in the GV career cluster are the ability to:

(1) explain the purpose and functions of government and public administration and the application of democratic principles in the process of governmental and administrative policymaking;

(2) analyze the systemic relationships of government and public administration agencies;

(3) describe health, safety and environmental management systems, as well as policies and procedures in government and public administration agencies;

(4) describe the implementation of plans and policies to respond to public health, safety and environmental needs in government and public administration agencies;

(5) describe career opportunities and the means to achieve those opportunities in each of the GV career pathways; and explain the administration of human, financial, material and information resources in government and public administration agencies.

B. Foreign service career pathway (GV-FOR). Students will:

(1) apply the knowledge acquired from history, law, geography, science, language studies, social sciences (including economic and political science), business, foreign policy and culture to perform diplomatic functions;

(2) describe the laws, customs and current administrative practices of the United States and host countries used to manage administrative, social and policy matters;

(3) describe the application of United States and host country laws, regulations, policies and procedures used to manage consular administrative matters; and

(4) describe the application of host country laws, customs and effective administrative practices used to manage the conduct of diplomatic operations.

C. Governance career pathway (GV-GOV). Students will:

(1) employ research skills to gather and document factual information, analyze data and interpret statistics applicable to matters of public policy;

(2) develop and articulate reasoned, persuasive arguments to support public policy options or positions;

(3) select and apply appropriate political processes to gain consensus for the resolution of differing opinions and positions; and

(4) advocate to gain support for new laws, regulations, ordinances, programs or procedures; alternatively, advocate to gain support to reform or revoke existing laws, regulations, ordinances, programs or procedures.

D. National security career pathway (GV-SEC). Students will:

(1) instruct persons who will perform tasks relating to national homeland security;

(2) describe the appropriate duties, responsibilities and authority of a national security agency's personnel at all levels;

(3) describe the leadership characteristics necessary to ensure compliance with rules of engagement and applicable ethical standards;

(4) collect and analyze information from within and outside the United States to assess threats and opportunities regarding national security; and

(5) develop strategies to defend against and respond to the effects of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBR-N) or other emergent events.

E. Planning career pathway (GV-PLN). Students will:

(1) explain the planning process used to support the development and implementation of new and updated plans, programs and regulations for government and public administration agencies;

(2) develop a comprehensive and focused strategic planning process for government and public administration agencies to manage change; and

(3) formulate plans and policies that meet the social, economic and physical needs of the public.

F. Public management and administration career pathway (GV-MGT). Students will:

(1) describe the organization of government or public administration department or agency;

(2) design strategies to maximize the potential of a government or public administration department or agency to meet its vision, mission and goals;

(3) use fiscal management skills to manage budget and allocation processes to ensure that resources are applied in a manner consistent with the department or agency's vision, mission and goals;

(4) facilitate the flow of ideas and information to keep the department or agency and its constituency informed of policies and operations;

(5) create plans that use department or agency expertise to help elected officials and others identify, implement and achieve common goals and objectives;

(6) use analysis, planning and fiscal services to fund department or agency priorities;

(7) describe ethical and fiscally responsible procurement systems and procedures used to meet department or agency needs;

(8) prepare procurement requirements, procedures and solicitations for bids or proposals;

(9) evaluate bids and proposals consistent with the requirements of the procurement process;

(10) describe the oversight of awarded contracts to ensure the ethical and optimal use of public funds;

(11) describe laws and policies that are used to protect or disclose information; and

(12) develop strategies that encourage a creative and innovative environment in a government or public administration department or agency.

G. Regulation career pathway (GV-REG). Students will describe enforcement of compliance with legal requirements and regulatory standards.

H. Revenue and taxation career pathway (GV-REV). Students will:

(1) examine evidence and ensure revenue compliance by interpreting applicable laws, applying appropriate investigative principles and following relevant procedures;

(2) acquire, analyze and disseminate information to facilitate clear and accurate communication with revenue and taxation stakeholders; and

(3) design, develop, operate and review data analysis systems and procedures to minimize and eliminate revenue-related financial problems.

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