New Mexico Regulations § 1.8.2.6 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this part is to ensure that all decisions and actions taken by the state ethics commission are free of undue or unlawful influences of any kind, real or apparent. The rule requires commissioners to evaluate their personal interests and attitudes, and to fairly and honestly consider such issues whether or not raised by parties. When appropriate, commissioners shall withdraw from acting on any matter where a real or apparent conflict of interest could undermine the confidence of the public in the fairness of the commission. The rules adopted in this part shall be interpreted and applied to achieve the purposes and objectives for which the commission has been established.