[1st-mile-nm] NM Gov's TeleWork Executive Order

[Richard Lowenberg]

On Thursday, June 19th, Governor Richardson signed an Executive Order,
establishing a Telework and Alternative Work Program for State workers.  Such a
program will require improved home-based broadband access and connectivity for
many employees, as well as tele-conferencing systems and training on effective
telework practices.
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For full text of EXECUTIVE ORDER 2008-028:

http://governor.state.nm.us/press.php?id=839

ESTABLISHING A STRONG TELEWORK AND FLEXIBLE WORK HOURS
PROGRAM TO HELP REDUCE FUEL USE AND TAXPAYERS COSTS

Excerpts from the Press release and EO, follow:

June 20, 2008

SANTA FE - Governor Bill Richardson has signed an executive order creating the
State of New Mexico Telework and Alternative Work Schedule Program. The
executive order creates the framework for a new telework and alternative work
schedule policy for state employees, with strict accountability to ensure that
productivity remains high.

According to the executive order signed by the Governor, State Personnel
Director Sandi Perez will report back to the Governor with policy guidelines
for the New Mexico State Telework and Alternative Work Schedule Program by July
15th. State agencies will adopt a written policy that defines specific criteria
and procedures for telework and alternative work schedules by September 1,
2008.

The executive order also calls for changes to state vehicle usage, more emphasis
on public transit and for technology improvements to increase productivity and
support teleworking in State government.

EO Item 3. The Department of Information Technology shall work with GSD?s Lead
by Example Coordinator to assess, improve, and promote State government?s use
of technology, such as telephone, video, and internet conferencing, to improve
productivity and to support telework and reduce unnecessary employee travel.


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Richard Lowenberg
1st-Mile Institute
P.O. Box 8001, Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-989-9110;   505-603-5200 cell
rl at 1st-mile.com  www.1st-mile.com

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