§ 36-8-203 — Creation; composition; qualification; appointment; terms and removal of members; election of officers; quorum; compensation and expenses

(a) There is created an agency and instrumentality of the
state to be known as the "Wyoming Yellowstone Park commission"
and by that name the commission may sue and be sued and plead
and be impleaded. The exercise by the commission of the powers
conferred by this act [§§ 36-8-201 through 36-8-238] is an
essential governmental function of the state. However, the
performance of such governmental functions shall not be
construed to relieve the commission from liability for personal
injuries or property damages incurred by it through its
negligence or the negligence of its servants or agents.
(b) The commission shall consist of five (5) members
appointed by the governor, by and with the consent of the
senate. The members shall be residents of the state and
qualified electors therein for a period of at least one (1) year
next preceding their appointment. The successor of each member
shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years, except that any
person appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed in
accordance with W.S. 28-12-101. Members are eligible for
reappointment. The governor may remove members of the commission
as provided in W.S. 9-1-202.
(c) The commission shall elect one (1) of the members as
chairman, another as vice-chairman and another as secretary and
treasurer. Three (3) members of the commission constitute a
quorum and the vote of three (3) members is necessary for any
action taken by the commission. No vacancy in the membership of
the commission impairs the right of a quorum to exercise all the
rights and perform all the duties of the commission.
(d) The members of the commission shall not receive any
compensation for their services, but when actually engaged in
the performance of their duties, they shall be paid a per diem
for each day of actual service and be reimbursed for their
travel expense at the same rate applicable to travel expenses of
other state officers. All expenses incurred in carrying out the
provisions of this act shall be payable solely from funds
provided under the authority of this act or otherwise previously
appropriated to the commission, and no liability or obligation
shall be incurred by the commission beyond the extent to which
monies have been provided under the authority of this act or
otherwise previously appropriated.
(e) Effective July 1, 1979, appointments and terms under
this section shall be in accordance with W.S. 28-12-101 through