over the debate. The President shall resume the duty to preside as soon as action on the matter is concluded. d. Membership Elections/Appointment i. Board Member Status 1. Board of Directors as such shall not receive any stated salaries for their services but, by Resolution of the Board of Directors, a fixed sum and expenses of attendance, if any, may be allowed for attendance at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any Director from serving CES in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore. ii. Board of Directors Membership Qualifications The Board of Directors shall consist of the Superintendents, Presidents, or Chief Executive Officers or designees from each of the Members, it being understood that each Member shall be entitled to one seat on the Board of Directors. Immediate past President currently serving as the Superintendent, President, or Chief Executive Officer of a public educational institution in New Mexico shall serve on the Board of Directors. iii. Board Member Oath of Office 1. The oath of office shall be administered to every person elected or appointed to any CES office before entering upon his/her duties as provided for in the Constitution of the State of New Mexico (Article XX, Section 1). iv. Board Member Termination 1. If during the tenure of a member of the Board of Directors, that person is no longer employed by the Member, they shall be removed from the Board of Directors. 2. An individual resigning as an Officer of the Board of Directors shall tender his/her written resignation to the President of the Board. The President, upon receipt of the notification, shall immediately inform the Executive Director. Action to accept the resignation shall occur at the next scheduled Executive Committee meeting. 3. Any Officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors ma y be
selected finalists. e. The Search Committee will interview each of the finalists, select the best qualified applicant and recommend its selection to the Executive Committee for approval. iii. Executive Director Authority and Responsibilities 1. The Executive Director will organize the staff in the most effective manner to implement the policies of the Board of Directors. 2. The Executive Director shall serve as the administrator of CES and shall perform all duties and functions required by the Board of Directors. The major functions are as follows: a. Develop and recommend to the Executive Committee the services to be provided by CES; b. Consult, advise and recommend to the Board of Directors policies which she/he considers necessary for the operation of CES, and supply the Board of Directors and Executive Committee with information needed in its deliberations; Maintain records pertinent to all functions as identified within Board policies and established by the Executive Director; d. Employ all CES staff members; e. Recommend the structure of CES to the Executive Committee for its approval; f. Prescribe procedures for staff evaluation and report to the Executive Committee on activities directed toward the improvement of staff members performance g. Recommend an annual budget for the operation of CES to the Executive Committee h. Develop the appropriate procedures for the evaluation and analysis of CES program effectiveness in meeting the needs of CES members and participating entities; i. Promote regional planning and participate with other groups