N.M. Admin. Code § 1.5.5.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 1.5.5.8 - USE OF STATE-OWNED AIRCRAFT

A. For official use only. State aircraft shall be used only for official purposes and in the most cost effective manner practicable.

B. By authorized persons only. Only authorized persons may be transported on state aircraft. The state assumes no liability for any passenger who is not an authorized person as defined in Section 4.12 of this rule [now Subsection L of 1.5.5.7 NMAC].

C. Use guidelines. The following guidelines shall be applied to determine whether a state aircraft shall be scheduled for a proposed trip by a governmental agency, board, or commission:

(1) Cost effectiveness. The user agency and the aviation services bureau shall consider the cost of the flight, location, time required to accomplish mission, cost of alternative transportation, and cost of users' time.

(2) Occupancy. A minimum of three official passengers shall be on any flight unless appropriate written justification is submitted to and approved by the secretary.

(3) Emergencies. The secretary or the secretary's designee shall have the authority to waive cost-effectiveness or occupancy guidelines in emergencies when failure to use state aircraft would threaten:

(a) the functioning of government;

(b) the preservation or protection of property; or

(c) the health or safety of any person.

(4) Permitted areas of use. State aircraft shall be flown only within the territory specified in the state's insurance coverage. Questions should be referred to the risk management division of the general services department.

N.M. Admin. Code § 1.5.5.8

7/1/94; Recompiled 11/30/01