N.M. Admin. Code § 10.5.100.7

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 10.5.100.7 - DEFINITIONS

A. "Authorized leave" means any type of leave approved by the employee's supervisor.

B. "Days" means, unless otherwise stated, that days will be considered to be working days, or days which are regularly scheduled to be worked. For suspension purposes, a holiday is considered to be a working day.

C. "Dismissal" means the act of permanently terminating the service of a member; a discharge or removal from office, for cause.

D. "Employee" means a commissioned officer with the department of public safety.

E. "Firearm" means one of the following:

(1) revolver or semi-automatic handgun, issued or personal; must be a .38, .357 Magnum, .380, 9mm, 45 ACPissued caliber, or another caliber which is approved by the appropriate division director and the deputy secretary of enforcement/chief;

(2) shotgun, issue, 12 gauge;

(3) rifle, issue caliber .223/5.56mm, 308/7.62mm, or other caliber authorized by the appropriate division director and the deputy secretary/chief.

(4) special team weapon.

F. "Gratuity" means something voluntarily given in return for a favor, or especially for a service.

G. "Order" means an authoritative command, a mandate, either verbal or written.

H. "Policy" means a mandatory guide designated to meet a situation and circumstance.

I. "Procedures" means a written method which delineates the implementation of a policy.

J. "Reprimands" means authoritative reproof, censure or rebuke.

K. "Suspension" means the act of temporarily denying any employee the privilege of performing his duties; a forced leave of absence without any pay.

N.M. Admin. Code § 10.5.100.7

5-15-98; 10.5.100.7 NMAC - Rn, 10 NMAC 5.100.7, 6-30-04