A. There is created the “commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons”, consisting of seven members, a majority of whom are deaf or hard-of-hearing persons, including three ex-officio members and four members appointed by the governor without regard for party affiliation, with the advice and consent of the senate. Terms of appointed members shall be for […]
The commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons shall: A. supervise the activities of the executive director of the commission; B. identify the needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing population of New Mexico; C. provide educational assistance to state agencies and, specifically, ensure agency compliance with regulations pertaining to deafness promulgated pursuant to the federal Americans […]
A. The commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons shall appoint an executive director, who shall be the administrative officer of the commission. A preference will be given to applicants for the executive director position who are deaf or hard of hearing. B. The executive director shall employ such assistants and employees as are necessary for […]
The commission for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons may appoint task forces as they are needed to study specific issues regarding deaf and hard-of-hearing persons. The task forces shall make written recommendations to the commission regarding improvement and coordination of activities relative to the concerns of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons. History: Laws 1991, ch. 72, § […]
