Section 22-8B-5.3(H) NMSA 1978 requires all chartering authorities to “develop and maintain chartering policies and practices consistent with nationally recognized principles and standards for quality charter authorizing in all major areas of authorizing.” The Public Education Commission has developed policies and processes in the following areas, please click each for more information, forms, and documentation: New Charter School Application Process and Forms includes information on Notices of Intent Charter School Contracts and PEC Performance Review and Accountability System Implementation Year Process and Forms Renewal Application Process and Forms Amendment Requests, Process and Forms includes policy and form regarding reporting changes to Governing Body Membership