Terminated+Independent+Agencies

The Advisory Committee on Aging was created in 1975. It prepared recommendations regarding the state's services to the aging. It was terminated in 1980.
 * Defunct Agencies and Departments **
 * Aging** **Advisory Committee**

The Board of Accountancy was created in 1911. It established qualifications, tested applicants, and issued certification for Certified Public Accountants. It was terminated in 1975 and replaced by the Board of Certified Public Accountants.
 * Board of Accountancy **

The Board of Charities and Reform, created in 1890, controlled and supervised all charitable, correctional, penal and such other institutions as may be established and tax supported. The board consisted of the Governor, Secretary of state, Treasurer, Auditor and Superintendent of Public Instruction. The board was abolished by popular vote on a constitutional amendment in 1990. Its duties and institutions were divided among the Department of Family Services, Department of Corrections and Department of Health.
 * Board of Charities and Reform**

The State Board of Health was created in 1901 to take cognizance of interests of health and life among the people of the State, make sanitary investigations of causes of disease and epidemics, and of sources of mortality and other circumstances bearing upon public health. The board's responsibilities were transferred to the Department of Health and Social Services in 1969.
 * Board of Health**

The State Board of Immigration, and Commissioner of Immigration, created and organized by Legislative act in 1909. In 1923, the 17th Legislature abolished the board and transferred its duties to the newly created Department of Agriculture.
 * Board of Immigration**

The Bicentennial Commission on the U.S. Constitution was created in 1986. It coordinated events of the bicentennial of the U.S.Constitution. The Commission ended in 1987.
 * Bicentennial Commission on the U.S. Constitution**

The Bicentennial Commission was created in 1972. It led the state in planning and organizing activities to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial. The Commission ended in 1977.
 * Bicentennial Commission**

The role of Commissioner of Boxing was created in 1927. The Commissioner investigated all boxing clubs, organizations and corporations and reported gross receipts of clubs and licenses revoked. The position was ended in 1989.
 * Commissioner of Boxing**

The commission built and had charge and control over state buildings. These duties are now carried out by the Department of Administration and Information (A&I).
 * Capitol Building Commission **

The Career Service Council began in 1972. It established general policies for the administration of federally-sponsored merit system and conducted personnell appeal hearings from career servest agencies. It ensured all rules and regulations meeting federal merit system standards were in effect in career service agencies. The Council ended in 1989.
 * Career Service Council**

The Centennial Commission was created in 1986. It coordinates activities for the 1990 Wyoming centennial celebration. Funding for the commission expired in 1991.
 * Centennial Commission**

The Certificate of Need Review Board was created in 1977. It evaluated applications for authorization of new health facilities. The Board ended in 1987.
 * Certificate of Need Review Board**

The Child Care Facilities Certification Board Advisory Committee was created in 1961. It met in conjunction with the Child Care Certification Board and served in an advisory capacity to DPASS on matters pertaining to child care. The Committee ended in 1978.
 * Child Care Facilities Certification Board, Advisory Committee**

The Child Labor Commission was created in 1923. It was authorized to declare any occupation, trade employment, process or place dangerous, injurious, hazardous, or prejudicial to life, limb, health, safety, welfare or morals of children under sixteen years of age. The Commission ended in 1990.
 * Child Labor Commission**

The Commission on Child Support was created in 1985. It served as a clearing house for issues concerning child support enforcement; examined operation of the state's child support system and annually submitted a report of funding and recommendations to the Governor and the state legislature. The Commission ended in 1987.
 * Commission on Child Support**

The Coal Mine Examining Board was created in 1911. It provided direction for the inspection of coal mines in the state. The Board ended in 1981.
 * Coal Mine Examining Board **

The Comprehensive Health Planning Advisory Council was created in 1968. It coordinated the health planning services of the state and coordinated and cooperated with other departments. The Advisory Council also advised the agency on health needs and performance and conducted project proposal reviews. The Council ended in 1978.
 * Comprehensive Health Planning Advisory Council**

The Conservation Commission was created in 1941. It coordinated the 37 conservation districts in Wyoming and was responsible for watershed improvement districts, flood prevention projects and resource conservation and development projects. The Commission ended in 1987.
 * Conservation Commission**

The Governor's Planning Committee on Criminal Administration was created in 1969. It recommended programs for improvement of police, court and correctional systems. The Committee ended in 1982.
 * Criminal Administration,** **Governor's Planning Committee**

The Planning Committee on Criminal Administration was created in 1978. It continued the work of the Governor's Committee on Criminal Administration and recommended programs for the improvement of law enforcement, court and correctional systems. The Committee ended in 1982.
 * Criminal Administration,** **Planning Committee**

The Dairy, Food and Oil Commission was created and organized by Legislative act in 1905. It was abolished by the 17th Legislature in 1923 and its duties transferred to the newly created Department of Agriculture.
 * Dairy, Food and Oil Commission **

The Department of Economic Planning and Development was created in 1969. The department planned and developed the physical and economic resources of the state. It ended in 1985.
 * Department of Economic Planning and Development**

The Economic Development Council, created in 1986, existed to strengthen opportunities for economic development and diversification and to make available to cities, businesses and citizens the technical and professional resources necessary to improve the economic development potential of the state. The council ended in 1989.
 * Economic Development Council**

The Employment and Training Council began in 1980. It made recommendations and provided advice on the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. The council ended in 1982.
 * Employment and Training Council**

The Governor's Committee for Employment of Handicapped, created in 1967, worked with employers to create an equal employment climate for fob-seekers who have handicaps. It ended in 1990.
 * Employment of Handicapped,** **Governor's Committee**

The Energy Conservation Office was created in 1977. It prepared energy conservation programs and plans for the state. The office also provided information to state officials and the public about energy conservation, and promoted energy conservation. It was inactive after 1982 and ended in 1987.
 * Energy Conservation Office**

The Energy Contingency Plan Advisory Committee was created in 1979. It prepared a Wyoming energy emergency plan to be implemented during shortages of petroleum, natural gas, propane, coal and/or electricity. The committee ended in 1982.
 * Energy Contingency Plan Advisory Committee**

The Fair Employment Commission, created in 1965, investigated discrimination in employment and unfair employment practices. It ended in 1990.
 * Fair Employment Commission**

The State Health Coordinating Council, created in 1977, consulted with the Department of Health and Medical Services in carrying out the administration of Public Law 93-641. It developed a comprehensive statewide health plan. The council ended in 1987.
 * State Health Coordinating Council **

The Higher Education Council of Wyoming, created in 1969, acted for the state in grant programs under Title I of the Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963 and Title VI-A of the Higher Education Act of 1965. It also applied for and administered other funds and grants pertaining to higher education. The Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction served as ex-officio members of this council. The council ended in 1978.
 * Higher Education Council of Wyoming**

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety was created in 1966. It coordinated the Highway Safety Program with all state agencies and with local political subdivisions. The office ended in 1982.
 * Highway Safety,** **Governor's Office**

The Council of Industrial Development, created in 1969, promoted expansion of industry and attracted manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and service-oriented industries in order to broaden the economic base of the state. The council ended in 1985.
 * Council of Industrial Development**

The Commission of Intergovernmental Cooperation, created in 1973, worked with the Council of State Governments to encourage adoption of compacts, uniform or reciprocal statutes, and closer alliances between states and officials within states. The commission ended in 1987.
 * Commission of Intergovernmental Cooperation**

The Jail Standards Advisory Committee was created in 1975 to formulate minimum standards and procedures for enforcement of the standards for local jail facilities. The committee reported to the Governor's Planning Committee on Criminal Administration. It ended in 1977.
 * Jail Standards Advisory Committee**

The Job Training Coordinating Council, created in 1983, made recommendations for improvement of training programs. The council ended in 1985.
 * Job Training Coordinating Council**

The Manpower Affairs Council was created in 1975 to make recommendations and to provide advice on the Comprehensive Employment Training Act. The council ended in 1980.
 * Manpower Affairs Council**

The Division of Manpower Planning, which began in 1969, administered the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act programs of the state. In 1988, the division became the Job Training Administration.
 * Manpower Planning, Division**

The Medical Liability Compensation Fund Board was created in 1977 to govern the medical liability compensation account which provides medical malpractice insurance in excess of $50,000 to a $1,000,000 limit for participating physicians. The State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner serve on this board. As of 1990, the board was inactive.
 * Medical Liability Compensation Fund Board**

The Mental Health Advisory Council, made in 1973, advised the state Board of Health in carrying out the administration of statutes relating to mental health issues. The council ended in 1977.
 * Mental Health Advisory Council**

The Council on Mental Health, Alcohol Abuse and Drug Abuse, created in 1977, promoted citizen and agency participation in the advisement of the state Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Authority on planning and policy. The council also served as a liaison between communities and the agency. It was terminated in 1979.
 * Mental Health, Alcohol Abuse and Drug Abuse, Council**

The Mental Health-Mental Retardation Advisory Council was created in 1971 to make recommendations on facilities, programs and other matters pertaining to mental health and mental retardation services provided by the state and federal governments. The council ended in 1977.
 * Mental Health-Mental Retardation Advisory Council**

The Council of Mineral Development, which began in 1969, promoted mining in the state on a sounc economic, conservational and environmental basis. The council ended in 1985.
 * Mineral Development, Council**

The Office of Land Use Administration was made in 1975 to assist local governments to prepare and adopt local land use plans, to award and administer local planning grants and to designate areas of critical or more than local concern. The office ended in 1979.
 * Office of Land Use Administration**

The State Commission of Prison Labor, created in 1911, established rules for state prisoners relating to labor. The Commission included the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Warden of the state penitentiary. The commission ended in 1987.
 * State Commission of Prison Labor**

The Private Industry Council was created in 1982 and advised the government on job training opportunities in the private sector. The council ended in 1988.
 * Private Industry Council**

The Private Sector Initiative Council, which began in 1980, made recommendations and conducted programs for the improvement of government training programs in the private sector. By 1982, the council became the Private Industry Council (see above).
 * Private Sector Initiative Council**

The Governor's Committee on Public Broadcasting was created in 1978. It coordinated all non-commercial boradcasting within the state; developed and coordinated implementation of a statewide plan for public broadcasting and rendered advice to state agencies and officials concerned with public broadcasting. As of 1990, the committee was inactive.
 * Public Broadcasting, Governor's Committee**

The Refugee Resettlement Program Advisory Council was created in 1980 to provide funding and assistance to legalized refugees in Wyoming under a provision of federal law. It also assisted with educational programs and small business loans. The council ended in 1981.
 * Refugee Resettlement Program Advisory Council**

The Legislative-Executive Commission on reorganization of State Government began in 1969. It studied and made recommendations to the Governor and the legislature on reorganization of state government. The commission ended in 1980.
 * Reorganization of State Government Legislative-Executive Commission**

The Surplus Property Advisory Committee advised concerning the surplus property functions of the Department of Administration and Fiscal Control. It represented public and non-profit entities eligible for surplus property. The committee ended in 1981.
 * Surplus Property Advisory Committee**

The Council of Water Development, created in 1969, worked to conserve Wyoming water resources and planned and financed the development projects for the beneficial use of water resources. The council ended in 1985.
 * Water Development Council**

The Water Resources Organization Study Committee, begun in 1975, studied and evaluated statutes relating to state organizations for water resource controls and development. It also studied and evaluated functions performed by the state in relation to water resources. The committee ended in 1976.
 * Water Resources Organization Study Committee**

The Weather Modification Board, created in 1951, procured, compiled and evaluated information relative to weather modification experiments and activities within the state boundaries. The board ended in 1981.
 * Weather Modification Board**

The Western Sun Solar Advisory Committee was created in 1980 to advise the Governor on plans for instituting solar energy programs. The committee ended in 1982.
 * Western Sun Solar Advisory Committee**

The Wyoming Commission on Status of Women reported and made recommendations to the legislature and the Governor biennially on matters pertaining to the status of women. Created as a Governor's Commission in 1965, this commission was authorized by statute in 1969. In 1977 it was terminated with the establishment of the Wyoming Commission for Women. The Commissioner of Labor served as an ex-offico member of this commission.
 * Wyoming Commission on Status of Women**

The Wyoming Council for Children and Youth was created in 1975. It made continuous study of education, health, recreation, welfare, moral environment, economic and working conditions of children to safe-guard and improve their welfare. The Council also revised legislation pertaining to services for children. It ended in 1982.
 * Wyoming Council for Children and Youth**

=Departments of unknown status or termination date= The Advisory Board on Drugs and Substances Control, created in 1971, assists and advises the Attorney General in his capacity as Commissioner of Drugs and Substance Control.

The Advisory Council to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, created in 1969, consults with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Department of Health and Social Services in establishing general policy and in setting priorities for budget requests.

The Advisory Council on Fire Prevention, Electrical Safety and Energy Efficiency, created in 1977, is responsible for establishing minimum fire standards for the state and serving as an appeals body for the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety.

The Advisory Council on Independent Living was created in 1986 and provides input about independent living issues related to handicapped individuals.

The Board of Administration of Group Health Insurance, created in 1967, administers group health insurance program for state officials and employees.

The Board of Deposits was created in 1907. It reviews applications from banks and savings and loan associations which wish to become state depositories. The Board establishes rate of interest banks and savings and loan associations pay on state funds. The Board is comprised of the Governor, Secretary of State and Treasurer.

The Board of Insurance Agents Examiners, created in 1967, oversees insurance agent testing policies. The Insurance Commissioner serves as an ex-officio member of this board.

The Commission on Aging was created in 1981. It deals with issues relating to senior citizens, develops a statewide comprehensive plan for addressing the problems of senior citizens, and receives and disburses funds authorized by the federal Older Americans Act.

The Council on Indian Affairs, created in 1989, works to improve relations between state and tribal governments. The Governor and the chairmen of the Shoshone and Arapaho tribal business councils serve as ex-officio members of this council.

The Council on Vocational Education, created in 1969, advises the Governor and the Board of Education on vocational education policies. It makes recommendations on the adequacy and effectiveness of the coordination between government and educators. The Crime Victims Compensation Commission was created in 1985. It oversees implementation of the Crime Victim Compensation Act. The Commission reviews applications from victims of crime for financial compensation, and holds public hearing four times a year during which awards are made.

The Data Services Advisory Council was created in 1988. It reviews policies, standards, regulations, fees, plans and priorities for data services. The Council also provides a forum for client users and acts as a dispute mediator in conflicts with the Data Services Division of the Department of Administration and Fiscal Control

The Deferred Compensation Board was created in 1978. It advises the State Treasurer on investment of deferred compensation.

The Department of Labor and Statistics was made in 1917, and enforces all labor laws enacted for the protection of Wyoming workers. The department also provides information and statistics relative to this duty. It is headed by the commissioner of Labor and Statistics (an office created by the Fourteenth State Legislature, in 1917), who is appointed by the governor for a term of four years. As of 1943, it is his duty to enforce all laws enacted by the Wyoming State legislature relative to labor, hours of labor, and to the health and welfare of the workers of the State; to see that the workers are protected in the collection of those wages lawfully due them; to collect all statistical information relative to the existing labor conditions within the State, and to enforce by due process of the law the provisions of the Fire Escape Act; he is required to make a biennial report on or before the first day of November immediately preceding the State legislature; one copy to be filed with the governor, one copy with each house of the State legislature.

The Department of Public Safety includes the Emergency Response Commission.The Emergency Response Commission was created in 1987 to support emergency planning efforts at the state and local levels, and provide the public and local governments with information on chemical hazards in Wyoming's communities.

The Department of Public Welfare The Social Security Laws were first passed by Congress on August 14, 1935, and in conformity with these Laws states were required to enact their own laws before they would be eligible for grants in aid from the Federal Government.

By the repealing, amending and reenacting of Wyoming laws pertaining to public welfare, conforming the State Laws with the Federal laws, Wyoming was allowed to receive full benefit under the Federal Social Security Act.

The Twenty-third State Legislature, 1935, repealed the State Relief Act which established the State emergency relief administration, created and established the State department of public welfare, and county departments of public welfare, for the purpose of promoting the public welfare of the people of Wyoming in juvenile, relief, welfare and social security matters and measures; the State Board of Charities and Reform constituted the State Department of Public Welfare; this department had the power to delegate any of its functions and powers to agents and employees, as it deemed necessary to conduct the business thereof.

The Twenty-fourth State Legislature, 1937, repealed the 1935 laws of a public welfare nature. This Legislature passed the Public Welfare Act of the State of Wyoming creating and establishing the State and county departments of public welfare; it included the purposes and duties of the repealed laws of 1935, bringing all acts of public welfare nature under one act; the State Department of Public Welfare, to consist of the State Board of Public Wel­fare, composed of the Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction, said board to be responsible for the administration of this Act, and for the adoption of all policies, rules and regulations for carrying out the provisions of the Public Welfare Act; to select a director for the State department who serves at the pleasure of the State Board of Public Welfare.

The Twenty-sixth State Legislature, 1941, amended the public welfare laws of 1937, repealed certain sections of the 1939 laws, and enacted legislation whereby Wyoming could receive full benefits under the Federal Social Security Act. It also provided for the State Board of Public Welfare to adopt general policies to be administered by the State director as executive officer of the State department. The State director serves as the executive and administrative officer of the State department and is responsible for its management; he established the merit system, which system was provided for by this same Legislature.

He is required to make a biennial report to the governor on or before the first day of November, one copy to be filed with the governor and one with each house of the State Legislature.

=Directors=


 * ~ Name ||~  ||~ Start Date ||~   ||~ End Date ||
 * S.D. Canfield ||  || May 1935 ||   || April 1, 1936 ||
 * C.W. Skinner ||  || April 1, 1936 ||   || February 7, 1939 ||
 * Samuel S. Hoover ||  || February 7, 1939 ||   ||   ||

The Drug Policy Board, created in 1987, develops a statewide drug control strategy.

The Electrical Licensing Board was created in 1973. It adopts rules and regulations for examination and licensing of master and journeyworker electricians, as well as interpretation, variance and appeals functions relating to licensing and the installation of electrical equipment.

The Emergency Management Agency was created in 1951 and previously known as the Disaster and Civil Defense Agency. The agency assists state and local agencies with plans and preparations for meeting state and national emergencies. Its mission is to assist state and local governing bodies in damage assessment and recovery from disaster caused by enemy action, sabotage or other hostile enemy action, or by fire, flood, earthquake or other natural cause. The agency is directly under the Adjutant General.

The Emergency Response Commission was created in 1987 to support emergency planning efforts at the state and local levels, and provide the public and local governments with information on chemical hazards in Wyoming's communities.

The Employment Security Commission was created in 1937. Through Employment Service Job Service Centers and Unemployment Compensation Claims Centers, it carries out programs including employer services, job placement, and the payment of unemployment insurance benefits.

The Environmental Pesticide Board of Certification was created in 1973. It is responsible for issuing regulations pursuant to the Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1973

The Financial Advisory Council, created in 1974, oversees the design and implementation of a uniform state accounting system applicable to all state agencies, departments, boards, commissions and institutions which will ensure that all fiscal data is accumulated, processed and reported to provide compatible fiscal management information and to make possible full disclosure and fair representation of financial position and operating results in accordance with generally accepted governmental accounting principles. The state auditor is a member of this council.

The Fire Service Training Advisory Committee serves as a liaison between various groups and and Fire Service Training Section of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety

The Interstate Compact on Marketing of Grain was created in 1987. It is a multi-state organization with members from each state. The purpose of the organization is to increase profitability of grain producers.

The Investment Advisory Council was created in 1967 to advise the Treasurer in matters relating to the investment of the various funds of the state.

The Job Training Administration, created in 1988, is responsible for the administration of the federal Job Training Parnership Act in Wyoming.

The Job Training Partnership, created in 1987, advises and makes recommendations for improvement of employment and training programs within Wyoming. It is responsible as a full partner with the state of Wyoming in operation of all Title II Job Training Partnership Act programs in Wyoming.

The Law Enforcement Academy, created in 1973, provides training to the law enforcement officers of the state, to detention officers and to coroners.

Created in 1935, the Liquor Commission is made up of the Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, and Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Commission appoints the Liquor Commission Director and regulates the state wholesale liquor program.

The Local Government Self-Insurance Policy Board was created in 1986 to establish all policies, rules and regulations for the local government insurance program. The Governor and the Insurance Commissioner serve on this board.

The Mine Occupational Licensing Commission, created in the 1940s and formerly known as the Mine Examining Board, examines and certifies people as to their competency as mine foreman.

The Natural Gas Pipeline Authority, which began in 1987, plans, finances, constructs, develops, acquires, maintains and operates pipelines, pumps and storage.

The Occupational Information Coordinating Committee, created in 1977, implements a system which will meet the needs of agencies using occupational information for planning programs and of individuals using occupational information for making career decisions.

The Parimutuel Commission, created in 1964, regulates pari-mutuel wagering at roping and horse racing events.

The Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission, which was created in 1981, establishes and administers guidelines for the certification of Wyoming peace officers. The Attorney General serves on this commission.

The Rocky Mountain Low-Level Radioactive Waste Board, created in 1983, provides for the disposal of the low-level radioactive waste of four states: Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming. Wyoming's representative is appointed by the governor.

The Science Technology and Energy Authority was created in 1987 to invest in research and the development of new products and processes in Wyoming. The authority may issue bonds secured through royalty agreements and similar arrangements.

The Statewide Information Advisory Council, created in 1989, advises the Governor on matters relating to the State of Wyoming's telecommunications network service and policies.

The Teen Pregnancy Task Force was created in 1987 to develop workable solutions which reduce incidents of high risk, unwanted or unintentional pregnancies to children and teenagers.

The Veterans Affairs Commission was created in 1975 to act as liaison between veterans and government agencies, study legislation affecting veterans. help inform veterans of available benefits and make recommendations to the legislature concerning veterans.

The Volunteer Firemen's Pension Fund Board, created in 1967, administers the volunteer firefighter's pension account.

The Board of Wills and Trusts was created in 1927 to represent the state in will contests when the state has an interest. The board is comprised of the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The Wyoming Commission for Women was founded in 1977 as a study and research agency focusing on women in four areas: home and community, legal rights and responsibilities, employment, and education. The commission reports to the Governor and the legislature. The Commissioner of Labor serves as an ex-officio member of this commission.

The Workers' Compensation Division, which began in 1915, administers the Workers' Compensation Act which provides for payment of compensation to workers in hazardous occupations who are injured in the course of their employment.

The Wyoming State Employees' and Officials' Group Insurance Board of Administration, created in 1987, administers the group health and life insurance programs for state employees and officials. The state Auditor and Treasurer serve on this board, and the Attorney General and the Insurance Commissioner serve as ex-officio members