1. Candidates must be independent of the industries regulated by the Commission and possess
demonstrated competence.
2. To be appointed as a Commissioner, candidates must be qualified for office by either:
(a) a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education that has been accredited by a
regional or national accrediting body and at least ten years of professional experience in an area regulated by the
Commission or in the energy sector and involving a scope of work that includes accounting, public or business
administration, economics, finance, statistics, policy, engineering, or law; or
(b) attained higher education resulting in at least a professional license or a post-graduate degree
from an institution of higher education that has been accredited by a regional or national accrediting body in a
field related to an area regulated by the commission, including accounting, public or business administration,
economics, finance, statistics, policy, engineering, or law, and at least ten years of professional experience within
that field.
3. A Commissioner shall not have a financial interest in a public utility in New Mexico or elsewhere
and shall not have been employed by a Commission-regulated entity at any time during the two years prior to
appointment to the Commission.
4. Commissioners must devote their enter time to the business of the Commission and may not pursue
any other business or vocation or hold any other office for profit.
Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter that specifies how the applicant meets
the qualifications in No. 2, briefly describes the applicant’s experience with topics relating to the regulation of
utilities and telecommunications providers, and states his or her political party affiliation or independent status.
Additional materials in support of an application may be provided.
State of New Mexico is an equal opportunity employer.