Wyoming Code § 15-4-101

Governing body; composition; powers; manner of adopting motions; president; vice-president; duties
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(a)  The governing body of each city and town operating under the commission form of government consists of the mayor and two (2) commissioners, each of whom has the right to vote on all questions coming before the governing body.  Two (2) members of the council constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of two (2) members is necessary to adopt any motion, resolution or ordinance, or pass any measure, unless a greater number is otherwise provided.  Upon every vote the yeas and nays shall be called and recorded, and every motion, resolution or ordinance shall be reduced to writing and read before the vote is taken thereon.
(b)  The mayor has no power to veto any measure, but every resolution or ordinance passed by the council, before it is in force, must be signed by the mayor, or by two (2) commissioners and be recorded.
(c)  The mayor is president of the governing body. The commissioner of finances and public property is vice-president of the governing body and shall perform the duties of the mayor in his absence.

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