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Current as of May 06, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. The board shall, annually in the month of July, hold a meeting and elect from its membership a chair, vice chair and secretary-treasurer. The board shall meet at other times as it deems necessary or advisable or as deemed necessary and advisable by the chair or a majority of its members or the governor. Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the board. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum at a meeting or hearing.
B. The board may:
(1) promulgate rules in accordance with the State Rules Act to carry into effect the provisions of the Professional Psychologist Act. The rules shall include a code of conduct for psychologists and psychologist associates in the state;
(2) adopt a seal, and the administrator shall have the care and custody of the seal;
(3) examine for, approve, deny, revoke, suspend and renew the licensure of psychologist and psychologist associate applicants as provided in the Professional Psychologist Act in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act;
(4) conduct hearings in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act upon complaints concerning the disciplining of a psychologist or psychologist associate; and
(5) cause the prosecution and enjoinder of persons violating the Professional Psychologist Act and incur related necessary expenses.
C. Within sixty days after the close of each fiscal year, the board shall submit a written report, reviewed and signed by the board members, to the governor concerning the work of the board during the preceding fiscal year. The report shall include the names of psychologists and psychologist associates to whom licenses have been granted; cases heard and decisions rendered in relation to the work of the board; the recommendations of the board as to future policies, including the appropriate application of technology for supervision; and an account of all money received and expended by the board.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-9-6. Board; meeting; powers - last updated May 06, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-9-6/
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