New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 9 - HUMAN RIGHTS
Chapter 1 - HUMAN RIGHTS GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS BUREAU/COMMISSION
Section 9.1.1.15 - RULING AND FINAL ORDER

A. The final decision and ruling on the merits in each case is reserved to the commission or hearing officer.

B. Where a hearing is before a three-member panel of commissioners, the commission will announce its decision and final order orally at a public meeting within 90 calendar days, for which notice will be given. Within five business days thereafter, the commission shall cause a written copy of the decision and final order to be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each party or to the party's attorney, if any, at the attorney's address of record.

C. Where a hearing is conducted by a hearing officer, the hearing officer shall prepare a written report, setting forth proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law and a recommended action to be taken by the commission, after the last time set for the submission of all documents following the final adjournment of a hearing, or at such other time as the commission may direct. The hearing officer's report shall be submitted for consideration by a review panel, consisting of no more than three commissioners designated by the chairperson. The commission may adopt, modify or reject the findings of fact, the conclusions of law and the recommended action proposed by the hearing officer. The commission's decision and final order will be announced orally at a public meeting, for which notice will be given. Within five business days thereafter, the commission shall cause a written copy of the decision and final order to be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each party or to the party's attorney, if any, at the attorney's address of record.