Definitions

Unless otherwise defined below, terms used in this rule have the same meanings as set forth in the Gaming Control Act: A. “act” means the Gaming Control Act. B. “agent” means any member or employee of the board or any other person authorized to act on the board’s behalf. C. “party” means each person named or admitted as a party to a proceeding before the board or its duly appointed hearing examiner. D. “person” means a legal entity or individual. E. “appellant” means a person aggrieved by an action of the board, who files a request for hearing before the board. F. “appellee” means the board, an agent of the board or the board’s representative. G. “state” means the state of New Mexico. [12/31/98; 15.1.15.7 NMAC - Rn, 15 NMAC 1.15.7, 5/31/00; A, 5/14/04] 15.1.15.8 PUBLIC HEARINGS; LOCATION; HEARING EXAMINER: A. All hearings held pursuant to Section 60-2E-59 of the act shall be conducted by a hearing examiner duly appointed by the board. B. Except for telephonic hearings, hearings shall be conducted in Albuquerque except that the hearing examiner may, upon motion of either party, grant a change of venue for good cause shown. C. All hearings held pursuant to Section 60-2E-59 of the act shall be open to the public. D. The hearing shall be recorded on audiotape or other means of sound reproduction, or by a certified court reporter. E. Any hearing provided for in this rule may be held telephonically, in the interest of a speedy resolution.