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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Personnel rules shall be promulgated by the district attorneys and shall be effective when filed as required by law.
B. The personnel rules of the district attorneys shall include provisions governing:
(1) a classification plan for all positions;
(2) a compensation plan for all positions;
(3) a reasonable period of probation during which a probationary employee may be discharged, demoted or transferred without benefit of hearing;
(4) hours of work requirements and holiday, overtime and leave policies;
(5) the evaluation of performance of employees for the purpose of improving staff effectiveness;
(6) any reduction in force needed due to lack of funds or work, abolition of a position, material change in duties or reorganization;
(7) promotions or transfers, which shall give appropriate consideration to the applicant's qualifications, skills, job performance and duties;
(8) a disciplinary procedure, which shall provide for an equitable response to infractions of rules or work performance standards; and
(9) an appeal process to review a disciplinary action solely involving suspension, demotion or termination.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 36. Attorneys § 36-1A-8. Rules; adoption; coverage - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-36-attorneys/nm-st-sect-36-1a-8/
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