Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 15-1-108 (2026)

Powers and duties of mayor; appointment of mayor

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pro tem.

     (a)   Unless otherwise provided by statute, the mayor shall:

          (i) Preside at all meetings of the governing body,
and in his absence a councilman shall be appointed to act as
mayor pro tem;

          (ii) Have superintending control of all officers and
affairs of the city or town;

          (iii)    Take care that the ordinances and laws are
complied with;

           (iv)   Administer oaths;

          (v) Sign commissions and appointments and all bonds,
contracts and other obligations required to be signed in the
name of the city or town; and

          (vi) Have one (1) vote on all matters coming before
the governing body upon which a vote is taken, except a vote:

                  (A)   To override a veto;
               (B) To confirm an appointment other than a vote
to break a tie vote of the governing body; and

               (C) Pursuant to a hearing for removal or
discharge as provided in W.S. 15-2-102(b)(iv)(C) or
15-3-204(b)(iv)(C).

     (b)   Repealed by Laws 1984, ch. 15, § 2.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 2000–2012 · leading case: Cooper v. Town of Pinedale, 1 P.3d 1197 (Wyo. 2000).

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Cooper v. Town of Pinedale, 1 P.3d 1197 (Wyo. 2000). · cites it 9× “The provisions relevant to this proceeding are found in Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 15-1-108 (Michie 1997); (a) The governing bodies of all cities and towns may: [[Image here]] (x) Borrow money on the credit of the corporation for corporate purposes as allowed by the constitution and the…”

Operation Save Am. v. City of Jackson, 2012 WY 51 (Wyo. 2012). · cites it 2× “[T49] We conclude that the Town's asserted interest in protecting its youth gave it a sufficient stake in the outcome of these proceedings to allow it standing to bring its Petition. B. Subject Matter Jurisdiction [T7] [¥50] OSA contends that the district court lacked subject…”

Cbm Geosolutions, Inc. v. Gas Sensing Tech. Corp., 2009 WY 113 (Wyo. 2009). “The order may also be granted in any case where it is specially authorized by statute and by municipal ordinance adopted pursuant to W.S. 15-1-108(a)(xlvi). [17] With respect to temporary injunctions granted during the pendency of a litigation, we have said: The purpose of a…”

In Re Appeal of Shelley Deromedi, 45 P.3d 1150 (Wyo. 2002). · cites it 3× “Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 15-1-108 (a)(xxxii) (LexisNexis 2001).”

— Wyo. Stat. § 15-1-108(a)(viii) — 1 case

Cooper v. Town of Pinedale, 1 P.3d 1197 (Wyo. 2000). “The provisions relevant to this proceeding are found in Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 15-1-108 (Michie 1997); (a) The governing bodies of all cities and towns may: [[Image here]] (x) Borrow money on the credit of the corporation for corporate purposes as allowed by the constitution and the…”

— Wyo. Stat. § 15-1-108(a)(xlii) — 1 case

— Wyo. Stat. § 15-1-108(a)(xlvi) — 1 case

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