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HOUSE MEMORIAL 82
48
TH LEGISLATURE
- STATE OF NEW MEXICO -
FIRST SESSION
, 2007
INTRODUCED BY
Manuel G. Herrera
A MEMORIAL
REQUESTING THE HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO UNDERTAKE A STUDY
OF HIRING POLICIES AND PRACTICES AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF
HIGHER EDUCATION.
WHEREAS, one public institution of higher education has
repeatedly ignored a legislator's request for copies of hiring
policies; and
WHEREAS, one public institution of higher education does
not routinely advertise in the local news media opportunities
for employment at that institution; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that public institutions of
higher education follow appropriate hiring policies and
practices to ensure qualified persons are aware of and have an
equal opportunity to apply for employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that public institutions of
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higher education follow appropriate hiring policies and
practices to ensure that the best qualified persons are offered
an opportunity for employment; and
WHEREAS, the hiring policies of public institutions of
higher education should be written, available to the public and
followed in practice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the higher
education department be requested to study the hiring policies
and practices of public institutions of higher education; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the department identify the
ethical, constitutional or legal issues, if any, that are
raised given the current faculty and administration hiring
practices of each public institution of higher education; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the department study and
recommend options to change laws, rules and policies regarding
the hiring of full-time and part-time faculty members and
administrators; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the department report its
findings and recommendations to the New Mexico legislative
council and the legislative finance committee no later than
November 1, 2007; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be
transmitted to the secretary of higher education and to the
chief executive officer of each public institution of higher
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