2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 8: Elected Officials
Article 8: Public Regulation Commission, 8-8-1 through 8-8-21
Section 8-8-13: Advisory staff.

8-8-13. Advisory staff.

A. The chief of staff may hire, with the consent of the commission, advisory staff with expertise in regulatory law, engineering, economics and other professional or technical disciplines to advise the commission on any matter before the commission. The chief of staff may hire on a temporary, term or contract basis such other experts or staff as the commission requires for a particular case.

B. Advisory staff shall:

(1) analyze case records;

(2) analyze recommended decisions;

(3) advise the commission on policy issues;

(4) assist the commission in the development of rules;

(5) assist the commission in writing final orders; and

(6) perform such other duties as required by the chief of staff.