New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 9 - HUMAN RIGHTS
Chapter 4 - PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Part 20 - GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON CONCERNS OF THE HANDICAPPED BY-LAWS
Section 9.4.20.16 - DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR

A. direct daily operation of the agency in compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

B. hire and supervise staff as authorized by New Mexico state personnel board rules and regulations;

C. advocate for the achievement of agency goals within state, federal, and local governments, and among service providers, private sector and the general public;

D. maintain close ties to the executive and legislative branches of state government; provide testimony on issues affecting persons with disabilities, and keep advised of the status of legislative actions affecting persons with disabilities or the commission;

E. report on activities in past legislative sessions and present issues expected to be discussed in legislative hearings to the commission prior to each session and promote the positions, if any, adopted on such issues by the commission;

F. notify the chair or vice-chair before traveling out-of-state or taking more than three consecutive days of leave;

G. serve full time in that capacity and shall maintain residency in New Mexico during the times of occupancy of that position;

H. ensure that the annual report is prepared in a timely manner.