HOW IS THE NMAA ADMINISTERED?

The Board is composed of thirteen voting members who direct the overall business of the NMAA. They are elected or appointed as follows:

Two superintendents/private school chief executive officers or headmasters are elected from each geographical region (A, B, C, D) of the NMAA alignment of schools. Four of these individuals are elected to represent small schools in each area, and four are elected to represent large schools in each area.

The Board also includes two appointed members, one from each of the two public school districts with the largest K-12 student enrollment in the state.

One member is appointed by the State School Boards Association for a one-year term and affirmed by the Board at its January meeting each year.

One member serves as an at-large representative and is appointed for a three-year term by the NMAA Board President and affirmed by the Board at the January meeting. The Chairperson of the Commission also serves as a member of the Board. The Commission is responsible for the oversight of sanctioned athletics/activities statewide, subject to the authorization granted by the Board. The Commission advises and recommends changes or amendments to NMAA policies, rules, regulations and operating procedures. Its membership is composed of fourteen voting members who are elected or appointed as follows:

• One member is elected from each area of the NMAA alignment of small member schools. One member is elected from each area of the NMAA alignment of large member schools. One member is elected from the non-public school members of the Association.
• One member is appointed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, New Mexico Division One member is appointed by the State High School Athletic Directors Association.
• One member is appointed by the New Mexico State High School Coaches Association.
• One member is appointed by the NMAA Activities Council. One member is appointed by the State Officials Association

The Activities Council and Junior High/Middle School Committee are responsible for evaluating NMAA rules, regulations and procedures, providing input and making recommendations involving their area to the Commission.