The bill authorizes the governing bodies of cities, towns, counties, or school districts to act as a board of trustees for public recreation systems. It allows these governing bodies to either independently establish a public recreation system or do so jointly, and mandates that 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 amends the composition of the board of trustees, specifying that it must consist of at least five members unless the governing body itself serves as the board. In cases where the public recreation system is established jointly, the board must still have a minimum of five members, with each participating governing body represented. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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