§ 9-12-1404 — (e) The department is the designated agency for the state under 29 U.S.C. § 49 et seq. and shall: (i) Comply with the requirements of and secure benefits for the state under 29 U.S.C. § 49 et seq.; (ii) Establish and maintain public employment offices throughout the state; and (iii) Cooperate with federal agencies under 29 U.S.C

§ 49 et seq.
(f) The department may cooperate and enter into agreements
with the railroad retirement board, any other federal or state
agency or any private nonprofit organization for the provision
of public employment offices and services and may accept
contributions for this purpose.
(g) The department shall take appropriate steps to:
(i) Reduce and prevent unemployment and provide
supportive services that are necessary to assist individuals to
take part in activities leading to self-sufficiency;
(ii) Encourage and assist in the adoption of
practical methods of vocational training, retraining and
guidance;
(iii) Investigate, recommend, advise and assist in
the establishment and operation of public works reserves by the
state and its political subdivisions to be used in times of
business depression and unemployment;
(iv) Promote alternative reemployment of unemployed
workers throughout the state;
(v) Conduct and publish results of investigations and
research studies;
(vi) Assist the Wyoming workforce development council
and the state youth council in pursuing their missions and
goals; and
(vii) Administer contracts pursuant to W.S. 9-2-2608
and 9-2-2609 through 9-2-2611.
(h) In any civil action to enforce this act, the
department may be represented by the attorney general at the
request of the department.
(j) As used in this article unless the context requires
otherwise, "department" means the department of workforce
services.
(k) On or before July 1, 2011, the department of workforce
services shall include all divisions, programs and functions
previously assigned to the department of employment created by
W.S. 9-2-2002.