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The Department of Workforce Services bridges human and economic development for Wyoming’s future. Workforce Services offers assistance to Wyoming’s businesses and citizens in employment, training, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, safety, vocational rehabilitation and other services. In 2011, the Department of Employment was reorganized to become part of the Department of Workforce Services. Contact information: 614 South Greeley Highway, Cheyenne Phone (307) 777-8650, Fax (307) 777-5857 Toll Free: 877-WORK-WYO (967-5996) Website: [|wyomingworkforce.org] (2015 State Directory)

The Department of Workforce Services works with the Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Wyoming Statewide Independent Living Council, the Mining Council, the State Rehabilitation Council, the Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee, the Unemployment Insurance Commission, Workers’ Compensation Medical Commission, and the Workforce Development Council

The Occupational Health and Safety Commission, which began in 1969, establishes rules and regulations related to health and safety in the workplace. As per W.S. 27-11-104(a), it consists of seven members appointed by the Governor for six-year terms with Senate confirmation required and without regard to political affiliation. One member shall be from the field of employee organizations, one from business or industry, one shall be a medical doctor and four shall be from the public at large. Contact information: Cheyenne Business Center 1510 East Pershing Boulevard Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-3581, Fax (307) 777-3646 Website: [|wyomingworkforce.org] (2015 State Directory)

The Wyoming Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) jointly develops and submits, in coordination with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the development and implementation of a State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) in Wyoming. The Council monitors, reviews, and evaluates the implementation of the SPIL. Council members are appointed by the Governor under statutory authority cited in Title VII, Section 705 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 113-128). Contact information: 614 South Greeley Highway Administrator, Vocational Rehabilitation Division Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-7389, Fax (307) 777-5939 Website: [|wyomingsilc.com] (2015 State Directory)

The Mining Council acts in conjunction with the State Inspector of Mines (who examines all mining operations, enforces laws, rules and regulations in regard to health and safety) to improve the safety and health of miners in the mining operations of this state. They also test and certify mine foremen and mine examiners in this state. Members are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate and are divided equally among management and hourly employees from mines in the state as per W.S. 30-2-301 through W.S. 30-2-312. Contact information: State Inspector of Mines P.O. Box 1094 Rock Springs 82902 Phone (307) 362-5222, Fax (307) 362-5233 Website: [|wyomingworkforce.org] (2015 State Directory)

The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) advises the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) in the delivery of effective rehabilitation services which lead to employment for people with disabilities, and advance the use of resources necessary to promote the independence of Wyoming's citizens with disabilities. Members are appointed by the Governor under statutory authority cited in Title I, Section 105 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended (P.L. 105-220 - August 7, 1998). Contact information: 614 South Greeley Highway Cheyenne 82002 Phone (307) 777-7389, Fax (307) 777-5939 Website: [|wyomingworkforce.org](2015 State Directory)

The seven-member Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee advises the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation as to the administration of the Telecommunications Relay Service which provides telephone access for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. The Committee members are appointed by the Governor, with a member from each appointment district. Not more than four members are of the same political party (W.S. 16-9-202 through W.S. 16-9-204). Contact information: 614 South Greeley Highway, Cheyenne Phone (307) 777-7389, Fax (307) 777-5939 Website: [|wyomingworkforce.org] OR 851 Werner Court, Suite 120 Casper 82601 (307) 577-0539 V/TTY (800) 452-1408 V/TTY Outside Casper (2015 State Directory)

The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Commission consists of three members appointed by the Governor for staggered six-year terms. A political split and Senate confirmation are required. The UI Commission serves as an appellate review board for UI related appeals (W.S. 27-3-601)..

The statutory responsibilities of the Workers’ Compensation Medical Commission's are to promulgate rules and regulations establishing treatment parameters; to establish criteria for certification of temporary total disability; to advise the Division, upon request, on the usefulness of medical cost containment measures; and to serve as members of hearing panels in medically contested workers’ compensation cases (W.S. 27-14-616). Eleven members and eleven associate members are appointed by the Governor from recommendations by the Wyoming Medical Society and other health care provider groups. Contact information: P.O. Box 20247 Cheyenne 82003 Phone (307) 777-5422, Fax (307) 777-5201 (2015 State Directory)

The Workforce Development Council oversees the creation of a strategic plan for the development of Wyoming’s workforce with a vision towards ensuring that Wyoming is a state with a strong and growing economy populated by educated, economically selfsufficient people who enjoy a high quality of life. The Council was established by Governor’s Executive Order 1998-01, reconstituted under Governor’s Executive Order 2013- 06 and further reconstituted under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.The Council acts as the state and local Workforce Investment Board under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Contact information: 614 South Greeley Highway, Cheyenne Phone (307) 777-8716, Fax (307) 777-5857 Website: [|wyowdc.org] (2015 State Directory)