Regents' Policy Manual - Section 7.7: Travel and Per Diem

Adopted Date: 09-12-1996
Amended: 06-12-1997
Amended: 09-11-1997
Amended: 08-12-2003
Amended: 10-11-2011
Amended: 01-01-2012
Amended: 02-20-2025

Applicability

This policy applies to all members of the Board of Regents, faculty, students, and staff traveling on official University business.

Policy

Travel on official University business is integral to fulfilling the University's mission, whether in-state, across the nation, or internationally. The University shall permit the reasonable and allowable costs of this travel in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

No per diem for attendance at Board or committee meetings shall be paid to Regents. 

Implementation

The President shall adopt administrative policies and procedures to implement this policy.

References

New Mexico Constitution art XII § 13
New Mexico Per Diem and Mileage Act, NMSA 1978, §§ 10-8-1, et al.
New Mexico Procurement Code, NMSA 1978, §§ 13-1-30
New Mexico University of New Mexico, NMSA 1978, §§ 21-7-1, et al.
New Mexico Administrative Code 2.42.2, et al.
United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circular No. A-21, Revised 2004