New Mexico § 28-16A-5 Powers and duties

New Mexico Statutes

§ 28-16A-5 — Powers and duties

New Mexico § 28-16A-5

Ch. 28Human Rights

Art. 16ADevelopmental Disabilities

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 28-16A-5 (2026).

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A. The council shall:

(1)provide statewide advocacy for persons with developmental disabilities;

(2)develop and submit to the federal government the five-year plan for council activities and any amendments to the plan;

(3)to the maximum extent feasible, review and comment on all state plans that relate to programs affecting persons with developmental disabilities;

(4)submit to the secretary of the United States department of health and human services, through the office of the governor, periodic reports that the secretary may request;

(5)advise the governor and the legislature about the needs of persons with developmental disabilities;

(6)hold all council meetings with a video conference option;

(7)carry out any other activities authorized or required by the provisions of the federa

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A. The council shall: (1) provide statewide advocacy for persons with developmental disabilities; (2) develop and submit to the federal government the five-year plan for council activities and any amendments to the plan; (3) to the maximum extent feasible, review and comment on all state plans that relate to programs affecting persons with developmental disabilities; (4) submit to the secretary of the United States department of health and human services, through the office of the governor, periodic reports that the secretary may request; (5) advise the governor and the legislature about the needs of persons with developmental disabilities; (6) hold all council meetings with a video conference option; (7) carry out any other activities authorized or required by the provisions of the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000; and (8) oversee the office of the state special education ombud. B. The council is authorized to: (1) award grants and enter into contracts to carry out its duties; (2) seek funding from sources other than the state; (3) create and support regional county or local advisory councils; (4) provide training to persons with developmental disabilities, their families and providers of support and services through traineeships, sponsoring training opportunities and by other means determined appropriate by the council; and (5) promulgate rules in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978] to carry out the provisions of the Special Education Ombud Act [28-16C-1 to 28-16C-11 NMSA 1978].