Statute

61-3-10. Powers; duties. The board:

M. may appoint advisory committees consisting of at least one member who is a board member and at least two members expert in the pertinent field of health care to assist it in the performance of its duties. Committee members may be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 NMSA 1978]

Rules

16.12.1.8 Administration:

4. The board may appoint advisory committees consisting of at least one member who is a board member and at least two members expert in the pertinent field of health care to assist it in the performance of its duties, Section 61-3-10, M. NMSA, 1978.
   1. Exception: no current board members shall be appointed to an advisory committee for the diversion program, Section 61-3-29, B. NMSA, 1978.
   2. Members of advisory committees who fail to attend three consecutive committee meetings shall automatically be removed as a member of the committee.
   3. Advisory committee members may be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act, Section 10-8-8 NMSA, 1978 for travel to a committee meeting or function.
      1. Mileage may be paid when there is a total of sixty (60) miles or more traveled,
      2. Per diem may be paid for overnight stays only upon prior approval of the executive director or assistant director.

6. Board may appoint site visitors who have expertise in the pertinent field of education/health care to accompany board staff on visits to educational programs, health care institutions/facilities, etc. to assist it in the performance of its duties and responsibilities. Site visitors may be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act, Section 10-8-1 to 10-8-8 NMSA, 1978, for travel to a committee meeting or function.
   1. Mileage may be paid when there is a total of sixty (60) miles or more traveled.16.12.1 NMAC 3
   2. Per diem may be paid for overnight stays only upon prior approval of the executive director or assistant director

16.12.2.15 M. Advanced practice committee

1. The board may appoint a minimum of a 6-member advisory committee to assist the board in regulating the advanced practice of nursing.
2. The committee shall assist and advise the board in the review of issues related to the advanced practice of nursing.
3. The committee shall be composed of representatives from each advanced practice area regulated by the board.

16.12.2.12 K. Nursing practice advisory committee.

Board of nursing may appoint a minimum of a 7-member advisory committee to assist the board in regulating the practice of nursing. The committee shall assist and advise the board in the review of issues related to the practice of nursing committee which shall be composed of licensed nurses with expertise in dialysis nursing and certified hemodialysis technicians in New Mexico.

1. There shall be no more than one licensed nurse and one certified hemodialysis technician representative from any one unit serving on the advisory committee at any one time.
2. Members of the committee shall serve for staggered terms of two (2) years, and may be reappointed to the advisory committee.

B. Responsibility of advisory committee.

1. The advisory committee shall review applications for initial approval, program evaluations, and changes in approved hemodialysis technician program, and shall provide recommendations to the board.
2. The advisory committee shall provide consultation to programs as requested or as directed by the board.16.12.4 NMAC 10
3. Members of the advisory committee shall serve as site visitors to hemodialysis technician programs for approval, consultation and evaluation visits

16.12.3.15 Nursing education advisory committee

The board of nursing may appoint a minimum of a seven-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the board regarding nursing education.

1. The advisory committee shall review applications for initial approval, survey/evaluation reports, annual reports, major curriculum changes, and shall submit reports and recommendations to the board.
2. The advisory committee shall provide consultation to nursing programs as requested and/or as directed by the board.

16.12.5.18 Medication aide program advisory committee

A. Composition and appointment of committee members

The board shall appoint a minimum of a five (5) member voluntary advisory committee which shall be composed of at least three (3) registered nurses and other representatives. The committee shall include one member not employed by a participating agency.

1. There shall be no more than one representative from any one agency serving on the advisory committee at any one time.
2. Members of the committee shall serve for staggered terms of two (2) years, and may be reappointed to the advisory committee.

B. Responsibility of advisory committee.

1. The advisory committee shall review applications for initial approval, program evaluations, and changes in medication aide programs, and shall make recommendations to the board.
2. The advisory committee shall provide consultation to medication aide programs as requested or directed by the board.16.12.5 NMAC 12
3. Members of the advi- sory committee may serve as survey visitors to medi- cation aide programs for approval, consultation and evaluation visits. 

Reporting cycle

Each committee will provide a written quarterly report to the Board of Nursing. The names, email addresses, & terms for members; issues addressed, roadblocks to completion, carry over issues; issues that require more than one committee, etc., as well as, any initiatives to be addressed during

Public participation

The public will be permitted to comment on items relative to the committees agenda at a time to be announced during the committee meeting. Comments may be limited if deemed necessary by the committee facilitator. Written statements may be submitted during the public comment period. Members of the public may be asked to leave the meeting at the facilitator’s discretion if their conduct is impeding the orderly progress of the meeting.

Method of communication

Email for distribution of information relevant to topic, agenda, & minutes of previous meeting. Email and/or electronic media for discussion of topics by committee relevance is not recommended for discussion. All discussion should be done at publically noticed committee meeting in open session. The staff will circulate the agenda, all relevant reports, background papers and previous minutes to those serving on the committee.

Ground rules

Respect for other people: no interrupting, no long monologues, no personal abuse, allow space for everyone to express their views. Responsibility: everyone agrees to take responsibility for timekeeping, keeping to the agenda and voicing their opinions in the meeting rather than afterward. Physical comfort: agreement needs to be reached about whether breaks are necessary. All communication is done in open session—no closed sessions.

All Boards members are welcome to attend all committee meetings.

At the meeting:

The committee facilitator will:

• Make sure the meeting starts on time.
• Welcome members and organize any introductions.
• Advise the committee of housekeeping details, e.g. time and length of meeting, breaks.
• Set a time frame for the meeting and work to keep to it.
• Assign a committee member to take minutes at the meeting. Ensure that attendance is taken-those present and committee members not present. Members of advisory committees who fail to attend three consecutive  videoconferencing. Previous minutes will be read, corrections or additions addressed. Matters according to the last minutes should be addressed. Discussion should be confined to specific questions arising from the minutes. Discussion should be limited to those topics delegated by the Board related to the practice of nursing, nursing education, hemodialysis technicians, advanced practice and medication aides in each respective committee.

Report to the Board

1. A quarterly report will be given to the Board or upon the request by the Board;
2. The committee facilitator will give an oral report at the Board’s general meeting;
3. This includes facts uncovered or information obtained, background information, and anything else the Board requests;
4. Areas of consensus and differences;
5. The committee’s findings or conclusions; and
6. A recommendation

It is recommended that each committee member attend at least one Board meeting per year. Please familiarize yourself with Board members. If you would like to communicate with a Board member, please approach the member before or after a meeting, or put in writing your concerns or questions. The Secretary of Boards and Commissions can put in touch with a member.

Open Meetings Act (OMA) & Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA)

Please familiarize yourself with these laws. You can find information on this on the New Mexico Attorney General’s website or Ask the Board’s staff for a paper copy.

IPRA is the right of the public to inspect records. This is all documents, papers, letters, books, maps, tapes, photographs, recordings and other materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, that are used, created, received, maintained or held by or on behalf of any public body and relate to public business, whether or not the records are required by law to created or maintained

OMA is known as the “sunshine law.” It requires that public business be conducted in full public view, that the actions of public bodies be taken openly, and that the deliberations of public bodies be open to the public. 

Collaboration - It is recommended that one representative from each of the Board's committees meet as a group with Board officers annually or upon request by the Board to discuss past, current, and future topics of the work assigned to committee. Minutes of the meeting will be kept by designated members.

Additional information

Board staff will compile a list of current email addresses of committee members. Submit to Board members annually, or upon request. Resignation is given to the Board. Appointments to the Board’s committee are done by application to the Board. A review of OMA and IPRA will be done annually by each Board committee. Please go to the webpage for the New Mexico Attorney General's office or staff can give you a paper of copy of these documents. The Agenda will be posted on the website. Minutes of the meeting will be posted on the Board’s website. All recommendations for ad hoc or special meetings will be approved by the Board.