This bill amends the governance structure of the University of Wyoming by increasing the number of trustees on the board from twelve to nineteen, which includes fourteen voting trustees and five ex officio, nonvoting trustees. The bill establishes that seven of the voting trustees will be appointed by the governor, while the remaining seven will be elected by the public. It also sets forth specific election requirements, including the stipulation that at least one voting trustee must be appointed and one must be elected from each designated appointment district. Additionally, the bill outlines the terms for both appointed and elected trustees, with appointed trustees serving six-year terms and elected trustees serving four-year terms, and it specifies the expiration of existing appointed trustee terms after the 2026 general election.

Furthermore, the bill includes various conforming amendments to the Election Code to incorporate the newly established elections for the University of Wyoming board of trustees. It specifies the election dates, nomination processes, and procedures for filling vacancies. The bill repeals duplicative provisions and ensures that the elections for the University of Wyoming trustees align with the general election schedule. The effective date of the bill is immediate upon completion of all necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-17-202, 21-17-207