HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL 32

49th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2009

INTRODUCED BY

Nathan P. Cote

A JOINT MEMORIAL

REQUESTING THE PERSONNEL BOARD TO REVIEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND PAY OF STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR PAY EQUITY.

     WHEREAS, there is a possible disparity in officers' pay among different state agencies employing law enforcement officers; and

     WHEREAS, such disparities can affect the state's ability to recruit and retain essential public safety employees;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the personnel board be requested to conduct an evaluation of employee classifications and pay equity between the state agencies employing law enforcement officers; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the personnel board recommend appropriate adjustments to the personnel classification system to achieve pay equity among state agencies employing law enforcement officers and report its findings to the appropriate committee designated by the New Mexico legislative council by December 1, 2009; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the members of the personnel board.

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