This bill amends existing laws regarding public recreation and playgrounds in Wyoming, specifically allowing the governing bodies of cities, towns, counties, or school districts to act as a board of trustees for public recreation systems. The governing bodies can either independently establish these systems or do so jointly, and if they choose to sit as the board of trustees, they will not be subject to certain requirements outlined in W.S. 18-9-102. The bill also clarifies the process for appointing and removing members of the board of trustees, stating that vacancies should be filled by the governing body for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Additionally, the bill specifies that if the board of trustees is comprised of the governing body itself, it must have at least five members, and if established jointly, each participating governing body must have at least one member on the board. The bill includes conforming amendments to ensure consistency with the new provisions and establishes that any board acting under this article is considered a corporate body, with liability governed by existing law. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18-9-201, 18-9-202