Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 001 - Governor's Office
🏛️ What Is the Governor’s Office (Agency 001)?
Agency 001 refers to the Office of the Governor of Wyoming, the highest executive authority in the state. This office isn't just about one person — it includes the Governor and the staff and offices that support the Governor's leadership and responsibilities.
Think of it as the central control room for state government — coordinating, leading, and overseeing nearly everything Wyoming’s government does.
🧠What Does the Governor’s Office Do?
1. Executive Leadership
The Governor is:
The chief executive of the state
Responsible for enforcing state laws
Leader of the executive branch (which includes all state agencies)
The office provides the structure and staff support to help carry out these responsibilities.
2. Agency Oversight
The Governor’s Office:
Appoints directors of many state agencies
Reviews agency performance
Approves or denies agency plans, rules, or emergency actions
This keeps all state agencies aligned with Wyoming’s laws and priorities.
3. Policy and Legislation
The Governor:
Proposes policies during the State of the State Address
Submits a state budget proposal every two years
Signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature
The Governor’s staff helps research, draft, and promote policy positions on education, healthcare, energy, public safety, and more.
4. Emergency Management
In times of crisis (wildfires, floods, pandemics), the Governor can:
Declare a state of emergency
Activate the Wyoming National Guard
Coordinate with FEMA or federal agencies
Agency 001 helps organize emergency response plans and communication.
5. Boards and Appointments
The Governor appoints:
Judges
Members of boards and commissions (like cosmetology, real estate, education)
Heads of departments (like Health, Transportation, or Corrections)
The Governor’s Office keeps track of terms, applications, and qualifications for these roles.
6. Constituent Services
Citizens can contact the Governor’s Office for help with:
Policy questions
Complaints or suggestions
Ceremonial requests (like proclamations or recognition)
Staff members help route these to the right place or provide responses.
🗂️ What Kinds of Rules Might Agency 001 Handle?
While most agencies create technical rules, the Governor’s Office handles administrative rules that support:
Executive orders (official directives)
Emergency procedures
State planning processes
Inter-agency coordination
Because the Governor oversees so many agencies, some rules clarify how that oversight works.
🧠Who Works in the Governor’s Office?
Governor (elected every 4 years)
Chief of Staff (manages daily operations)
Policy advisors (subject experts: education, energy, etc.)
Communications staff (press releases, speeches, media)
Legal counsel (reviews laws and executive actions)
Constituent services team
đź“ť Summary
Agency 001 – Governor’s Office is the executive command center for the state. It:
Leads and manages all other executive agencies
Coordinates policy, budgeting, and emergencies
Makes key appointments across government
Represents the people of Wyoming at the highest level
It’s where big-picture decisions are made and day-to-day government is kept on track.
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