11 chapters · 466 sections in this title.
W.S. § 15-1-101 Definitions
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Definitions. (a) As used in W.S. 15-1-101 through 15-11-302: (i) "Any city or town" means any incorporated municipality; (ii) "Councilman or councilmen" means the individuals elected to comprise the governing body of any city or town; (iii) "Emergency ordinance" means an ordinanc…
W.S. § 15-1-102 Prior incorporations and elections legalized
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Prior incorporations and elections legalized. All incorporations and proceedings to incorporate cities and towns and all elections held in cities and towns, whether pursuant to the laws of the territory of Wyoming, or the state of Wyoming, are legalized, notwithstanding any irreg…
W.S. § 15-1-103 General powers of governing bodies
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General powers of governing bodies. (a) The governing bodies of all cities and towns may: (i) Sue and be sued; (ii) Have and use a common seal; (iii) Purchase and hold real and personal property for their use including real estate sold for taxes; (iv) Sell, convey and lease any e…
W.S. § 15-1-104 Authority to carry liability insurance
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Authority to carry liability insurance. (a) Any city or town may carry liability insurance in an amount the governing body deems necessary. The insurance shall be: (i) On standard policy forms approved by the state insurance commissioner; (ii) With companies authorized to do busi…