County Powers & Duties
The powers of the County shall be exercised by the Board of County Commissioners, which include the power to:
- Sue and be sued
- Purchase property for the use of the County and acquire real property tax sales, as provided by law
- Sell or convey property owned by the County, when it is in the best interests of the County
- Make contracts and perform other acts relating to the property and concerns of the County in the exercise of its corporate or administrative powers
- Exercise other powers as provided by law
- Establish a surface water drainage system, utilities, and drainage management
- Declare and abate nuisances which the Commission determines to be a threat to health or safety
Counties are:
- Authorized to contract for human services
- Construct or purchase public buildings or facilities jointly with City Council officials
- Able to establish and maintain senior citizen centers
- Required to provide and maintain a suitable courthouse, jail, and other necessary County buildings
Wyoming Statute 18-3-504
Wyoming Statute 18-3-504 outlines the general powers and duties of each Board of County Commission.