9-2-2305. Wyoming cultural trust fund board; creation; members.

(a) There is created the Wyoming cultural trust fund board. The board shall consist of six (6) members, as follows:

(i) The administrator of the division of cultural resources or his designee who shall serve as an ex officio member of the board, without a vote; and

(ii) Five (5) persons who are residents of Wyoming, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. Board membership shall reflect a broad spectrum of experiences, including, but not limited to, the arts, history, archaeology, humanities and cultural and heritage tourism and shall be selected from the following nominees:

(A) One (1) person nominated by the Wyoming commission on parks and cultural resources;

(B) Two (2) persons nominated by the Wyoming arts council board; and

(C) Two (2) persons nominated by the Wyoming national register review board.

(b) Except for the initial board, each appointed member of the board shall serve for a term of three (3) years. Of the initial appointees, one (1) member shall be appointed for one (1) year, two (2) members shall be appointed for two (2) years and two (2) members shall be appointed for three (3) years. The governor may remove any member as provided in W.S. 9-1-202. A vacancy on the board shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term. The board shall select one (1) of its members to serve as chairman.

(c) The board shall meet regularly. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in the manner and amounts provided by law for state employees.