New Mexico Statutes Chapter 28. Human Rights § 28-16A-13. Authorization for providing support and services for persons with developmental disabilities

(1) acquire, provide or coordinate support and services for persons with developmental disabilities;

(2) enter into contracts and provider agreements with agencies and persons capable of providing support and services to persons with developmental disabilities; and

(3) establish advisory councils and task forces as necessary to guide the development and review of support and services to persons with developmental disabilities.

(1) solicit the involvement of consumers, providers, parents, professional organizations and other governmental organizations prior to the adoption or revision of rules concerning the provision of support, services, standards or funding systems. Participants shall be selected in a manner that reflects geographical, cultural, organizational and professional representation across the state;

(2) develop rules, including policies and procedures that, to the extent possible, will promote uniformity in reimbursement and quality assurance systems regardless of the source of funding; and

(3) convene and maintain a family, infant, toddler interagency coordinating council and a statewide adult support and services task force that shall, at a minimum, address quality assurance.