New Mexico Statutes 61-34-8. Board powers and duties
A. The board shall:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 61-34-8
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
(1) administer and enforce provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act;
(2) promulgate rules in accordance with the State Rules Act [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 14, Article 4] setting forth the qualifications of applicants for licensure and the provisions for the administration of examinations and the issuance, renewal, suspension or revocation of licenses;
(3) evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and issue licenses; (4) promulgate rules to effectively carry out and enforce the provisions of the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act;
(5) submit an annual budget for each fiscal year to the department; (6) maintain a record of all proceedings; and
(7) provide an annual report to the governor.
B. The board may refuse, suspend or revoke a license of an interpreter, conduct investigations, issue subpoenas and hold hearings as provided in the Uniform Licensing Act [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 61, Article 1].