Section II: College Organization

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2.01 Governing Board

Revised: 03/12/24

The Governing Board consists of seven members elected from districts within the College District. The College District encompasses Bernalillo County, plus Corrales and part of Rio Rancho in Sandoval County. Regular meetings of the Governing Board are held monthly in a place, date, time and manner determined by the Governing Board. All regular Board meetings are open to the public and are announced in accordance with state statute. 

2.02 Administration

Reviewed: 03/18/24

The Governing Board selects a president of the College and an internal auditor who serve under contract with the Board. Upon the recommendation of the president, the Board employs all other personnel except for the internal auditor who is employed without the recommendation of the president. It is incumbent upon the president to take whatever action may be necessary to carry out the mission and functions of CNM and maintain uninterrupted service to employees and students in emergency situations.

2.03 Advisory Groups

Revised: 05/09/23

The College recognizes the value of community stakeholder participation in the program development process. There may be two types of advisory groups within the College.

  1. Advisory Boards
    1. Advisory Boards are comprised of staff and/or faculty of the CNM community, and may also include community members. Board members are appointed by the president to address College-wide issues.
    2. Advisory Boards offer advice and assistance regarding College issues; they do not establish College policies or procedures nor do they have authority over College employees.
    3. Any and all bylaws shall be approved by the president.
    4. All Advisory Board meetings shall be open meetings.
    5. The president may represent the administration on the Advisory Board.
    6. Advisory Board members are subject to the New Mexico Per Diem and Mileage Act.
    7. Community participants on an Advisory Board serve as unpaid volunteers.
  2. Advisory Committees
    1. Advisory Committees are primarily comprised of community members and may also include CNM faculty and/or staff. Members may be appointed by the president or president’s designee to assist with instructional program research, curriculum design and evaluation, and special projects.
    2. Advisory Committees offer advice and assistance regarding College issues; they do not establish College policies or procedures nor do they have authority over College employees.
    3. Any and all bylaws shall be approved by the president or president’s designee.
    4. All Advisory Committee meetings shall be open meetings.
    5. The president or president’s designee may represent the administration on the Advisory Committee.
    6. Community Participants on an Advisory Committee serve as unpaid volunteers.