New Mexico § 28-10-12 - Personnel board; rules
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 28-10-12 — Personnel board; rules, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-10-12. Personnel board; rules
The personnel board shall establish rules and procedures consistent with the state
policy of employment of persons with a disability. The rules and procedures shall be adopted after consultation with appropriate vocational
rehabilitation agencies, state institutions, interested private associations and organizations
and interested individuals. Any rules or procedures adopted by the personnel board shall provide that: A. certification in an appropriate form shall be required from an appropriate agency
to the effect that: (1) the person with a disability has the ability to perform the duties of the position
sought; (2) the person with a disability is physically qualified to do the work without hazard
to that person or to others; and (3) the person with a disability is socially competent in a work environment and,
either independently or with continuing help as has been provided, in after-working-hours
living; B. there are suitable periods of probation or trial employment for persons with a
disability before the employment becomes permanent under the provisions of the Personnel
Act; 1 and C. the processes set forth in this section for establishing the eligibility of persons
with a disability are construed to meet the requirements of competitive entrance examinations
under the provisions of the Personnel Act. 1
NMSA 1978, § 10-9-1 et seq.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 28-10-12
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 28-10-12 cover?
Section 28-10-12 ("Personnel board; rules") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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