Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 001 - Governor's Office
1. What is the Wyoming Administrative Code (WAC)?
The Wyoming Administrative Code (WAC) is the official compilation of all administrative rules and regulations adopted by state agencies in Wyoming. It functions like a set of detailed instructions for how state laws passed by the legislature are implemented.
Think of it this way:
Legislature (laws/statutes) → sets the rules broadly.
Agencies (administrative code) → explain how those rules are applied and enforced in practice.
Each state agency in Wyoming is assigned a unique agency number in the WAC, and its rules are grouped under that number.
2. Agency 001 – Governor’s Office
Agency 001 in the WAC is the Governor’s Office. This code contains the administrative rules that govern the operations, responsibilities, and procedures of the Governor’s Office. While it may seem like the Governor just “runs the state,” the office has formal rules that explain:
Organization and Structure
How the office is structured (staff, divisions, and responsibilities).
Roles of key positions under the Governor (chief of staff, executive assistants, policy advisors, etc.).
Administration and Procedures
Internal administrative rules for office management.
Guidelines for handling state documents, public records, and correspondence.
Procedures for managing state programs that report to or involve the Governor.
Appointments and Oversight
How the Governor appoints members to boards, commissions, or advisory councils.
Processes for confirmations, terms of service, and duties.
Policy and Program Implementation
Rules that ensure the Governor’s programs follow state law.
For example, if the Governor runs a special initiative (like energy policy, emergency management, or health programs), the WAC may specify how these programs are administered.
Compliance with Law
The rules ensure that the Governor’s Office acts in accordance with Wyoming statutes.
For example, there are rules on conflict of interest, recordkeeping, and public transparency.
3. Why Agency 001 Exists in the WAC
The WAC exists to:
Make state government operations transparent.
Provide clear guidance for employees and the public on how the Governor’s Office works.
Ensure the Governor’s Office can legally carry out its duties in a standardized way.
Without the administrative code, the office could be inconsistent in following laws and managing programs.
4. Example Rules in Agency 001 (Illustrative, Not Exhaustive)
How the Governor’s Office handles public records requests.
Procedures for submitting reports from agencies to the Governor.
Rules for managing state employees within the Governor’s staff.
How the Governor signs or approves documents for state programs.
Procedures for coordinating with other state agencies.
5. Summary
WAC = Wyoming’s rules for state agencies.
Agency 001 = Governor’s Office.
Covers:
Office structure
Administrative procedures
Appointments and boards
Program oversight
Compliance with law
Basically, it’s the rulebook for how the Governor’s Office operates and interacts with other parts of the state government.
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