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WY Stat § 9-12-110 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 1 - In General|Section 9-12-110 - Exemptions From Taxation; Exceptions.

9-12-110. Exemptions from taxation; exceptions.| The exercise of the powers granted by this act constitutes the performance of an essential governmental function. The council shall not be required to pay any taxes levied by any municipality or political subdivision of the state, other than to comply with the Wyoming employment security law and for assessments for local improvements, upon its property or monies. Except as provided herein, the council's monies and the income therefrom, shall be free from taxation of every kind by the state, municipalities and political subdivisions of the state.
WY Stat § 9-12-111 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 1 - In General|Section 9-12-111 - Investment and Management of Funds; Audit.

9-12-111. Investment and management of funds; audit.| (a) Except as otherwise provided in this act, the council may invest funds not required for immediate disbursement in securities in which state funds may be invested as provided by law, sell securities it has purchased and deposit securities in any financial institution. Funds deposited in financial institutions shall be secured by obligations authorized as permissible security for state investments. In investing and managing its funds, the council shall exercise the judgment and care which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence would exercise under similar circumstances in managing the permanent disposition of their funds, considering the probable income and the probable safety of their capital.  (b) The director of the department of audit or his designee shall conduct an audit of the books and accounts of the council. The examination shall include a financial and compliance audit of the council's operations as the examiner deems appropriate. The audit shall be conducted at least once in each year and copies of the audit report shall be filed with the secretary of state, the joint minerals, business and economic development committee and the legislative service office.
WY Stat § 9-12-112 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 1 - In General|Section 9-12-112 - Annual Report and Budget.

9-12-112. Annual report and budget.| (a) The council shall submit an annual report in the manner provided by W.S. 9-2-1014 and using the benchmarks prescribed in this act. In addition to the requirements of W.S. 9-2-1014, included within the annual report shall be:  (i) The status of the implementation of the comprehensive economic development strategy and recommended legislative and executive actions related to the implementation of the comprehensive economic development strategy;  (ii) A summary of the total investments made by the council under the Wyoming partnership challenge loan program, article 3 of this chapter, including:  (A) The name of each borrower and the amount of each loan;  (B) An evaluation of the loan success in economic development using appropriate performance indicators as identified by the council;  (C) The cost of the loan program to the people of Wyoming in terms of:  (I) Forgone interest that could have been obtained if the funds had been invested by the state treasurer with the permanent funds of the state;  (II) Administrative and other costs associated with the program.  (D) Revenues and any other benefits obtained from the program.  (iii) Repealed By Laws 2003, Ch. 8, § 2.  (iv) Progress concerning the development of the research marketing center and its self-sufficiency under W.S. 9-12-106(b);  (v) Repealed By Laws 2014, Ch. 7, § 3.  (vi) A summary of the total investments made, if any, by the council under the workforce housing infrastructure program under W.S. 9-12-901 through 9-12-905, including:  (A) The name of each borrower and the amount of each loan;  (B) An evaluation of the loan success in providing workforce housing infrastructure;  (C) The cost of the program to the people of Wyoming in terms of administrative and other costs associated with the program.  (b) The council shall submit its budget for review as provided by W.S. 9-2-1010 through 9-2-1014.
WY Stat § 9-12-113 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 1 - In General|Section 9-12-113 - Conflicts of Interest.

9-12-113. Conflicts of interest.| Council members shall be subject to the provisions of W.S. 16-6-118 and shall abstain from voting in accordance with that section.
WY Stat § 9-12-114 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 1 - In General|Section 9-12-114 - Startup-Wyoming Investments.

9-12-114. Startup-Wyoming investments.| (a) The Wyoming business council in coordination with the economically needed diversity options for Wyoming (ENDOW) executive council, shall prepare a proposal under which the business council will invest in high growth startup business entities which provide opportunity to advance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Wyoming in priority economic sectors identified in the approved twenty (20) year comprehensive economic diversification strategy under W.S. 9-12-1402(a)(iv). The proposal shall be directed to investments for seed stage development or growth stage funding of business entities. The council shall include in the proposal:  (i) A suggested entity or entities, if any, to oversee the council's investment decisions under this section;  (ii) The council's determination of whether existing statutory authority is sufficient to implement the program, and if additional statutory authority is required suggested legislation providing that authority;  (iii) Whether eligibility requirements for investment, beyond those specified in this section, should be provided by law;  (iv) Whether the council would propose additional rules to implement the program, together with a description of any such rules.  (b) The proposal shall be submitted to the ENDOW executive council not later than July 1, 2018. The ENDOW executive council shall include the proposal, together with changes recommended by the ENDOW executive council, in the twenty (20) year comprehensive economic diversification strategy plan submitted pursuant to W.S. 9-12-1402(a)(iv).
WY Stat § 9-12-201 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 2 - Science, Technology and Energy Financial Aid|Section 9-12-201 - Assumption of Science Technology and Energy Authority Functions.

9-12-201. Assumption of science technology and energy authority functions.| In assuming the functions of the science energy and technology authority the council shall administer the program in accordance with the provisions of this act generally and the specific provisions of this article.
WY Stat § 9-12-302 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 3 - Wyoming Partnership Challenge Loan Program|Section 9-12-302 - Wyoming Partnership Challenge Loan Program; Creation; Rulemaking; Administration Account.

9-12-302. Wyoming partnership challenge loan program; creation; rulemaking; administration account.| (a) The council shall establish and administer a partnership challenge loan program under this article and may contract for necessary professional services. Loans authorized under the program shall be limited, except as otherwise provided under W.S. 9-12-304(c) through (h), to community development organizations and state development organizations and made in accordance with the provisions of W.S. 9-12-304. Any community development organization or state development organization may submit an application to the council to participate in the program on forms prescribed by and subject to rules promulgated by the council.  (b) The council shall establish all fees and interest rates to be charged for each loan as it is underwritten for this program. The interest rate for loans made under this program shall be not less than three percent (3%) per annum. Fees on loans under the program shall be paid monthly and deposited into a program administration account which is continuously appropriated to the council to be expended solely for the purpose of administering this article and loans authorized under it.
WY Stat § 9-12-303 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 3 - Wyoming Partnership Challenge Loan Program|Section 9-12-303 - Council Duties; Actions on Loan Applications.

9-12-303. Council duties; actions on loan applications.| All complete applications to participate in the loan program established under this article which conform with the criteria established by law and rules promulgated under this article which are submitted to the council shall be considered by the council. The council shall review the application and may communicate directly with the applicant and other lenders or potential lenders of the applicant. The council shall approve or disapprove each application it considers in accordance with this article and rules promulgated under it. In making its determination under this section, the council shall consider whether approval of the application would cause unfair competition with any existing business in the area. The council shall establish loan amortization schedules, terms and conditions for each loan approved.
WY Stat § 9-12-305 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 3 - Wyoming Partnership Challenge Loan Program|Section 9-12-305 - Economic Development Enterprise Fund Account; Deposits; Continuous Appropriation; Loans.

9-12-305. Economic development enterprise fund account; deposits; continuous appropriation; loans.| Except for fees deposited in accordance with W.S. 9-12-302(b), all repayments of principal and interest to the state in connection with loans made under this article and other funds as appropriated by the legislature for the challenge loan program shall be deposited into the economic development enterprise account within the revolving investment fund. All funds in the account may be used for and are continuously appropriated for loans authorized to be made under this article. Funds within the account may also be transferred upon direction of the governor to the large project account within the revolving investment fund if required to meet loans or loan guarantees approved under W.S. 9-12-308. The total principal balance of outstanding loans shall not exceed the amounts appropriated by the legislature plus interest accrued and collected less any losses of loan principal or interest.
WY Stat § 9-12-306 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 3 - Wyoming Partnership Challenge Loan Program|Section 9-12-306 - Audit; Report.

9-12-306. Audit; report.| (a) The director of the state department of audit or his designee shall annually examine the loan program created under this article and submit his report of examination to the governor, the legislature and the council. This examination shall include a financial and compliance audit of the council's operations, and such financial audit of borrowers under this article as the examiner deems appropriate. As a condition of any loan under this article, the borrower shall agree to allow the examiner to examine its books and records. The examiner shall treat all proprietary information received in the course of the examination or audit as confidential.  (b) On or before July 15 of each year, the council shall submit a written report to the joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee reviewing rules adopted by the council during the reporting period, presenting a portfolio of loans made under the program and under W.S. 9-12-308 showing the number of jobs created as a result of loans in the portfolio including whether the jobs are permanent or temporary and presenting a risk analysis of the portfolio of loans prepared by the state banking commissioner. The report, portfolio of loans and risk analysis required under this subsection shall be public records. The risk analysis prepared by the state banking commissioner shall not be subject to the limitations of W.S. 9-1-512.
WY Stat § 9-12-307 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 3 - Wyoming Partnership Challenge Loan Program|Section 9-12-307 - Penalty.

9-12-307. Penalty.| Any person who knowingly makes a false statement to the council in connection with an application under this article or article 9 of this chapter is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), or both.
WY Stat § 9-12-501 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 5 - Wyoming Council for Women's Issues|Section 9-12-501 - Creation; Areas of Attention.

9-12-501. Creation; areas of attention.| (a) The Wyoming council for women's issues is created within the Wyoming business council. The council for women's issues shall focus attention on the status of women in Wyoming with emphasis on the following areas:  (i) Employment practices;  (ii) Educational opportunities;  (iii) Home and community;  (iv) Legal rights and responsibilities.  (b) As used in this article, unless otherwise specified, "council" means the Wyoming council for women's issues.
WY Stat § 9-12-502 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 5 - Wyoming Council for Women's Issues|Section 9-12-502 - Membership; Term; Appointments; Vacancies; Removal; Officers; Acceptance of Gifts and Donations; Expenses.

9-12-502. Membership; term; appointments; vacancies; removal; officers; acceptance of gifts and donations; expenses.| (a) The council shall be composed of fourteen (14) members, each of whom shall serve for a term of six (6) years. The governor shall make the appointments and fill any vacancies for unexpired terms. The governor may remove any member as provided in W.S. 9-1-202. The council shall be composed of one (1) woman from each of the judicial districts in the state, four (4) persons chosen at large and the chief executive officer of the Wyoming business council or his designee who shall be an ex officio member. Not more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the members shall be from the same political party. Of the initial members appointed from each of the judicial districts, three (3) members shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years, three (3) members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years and three (3) members shall be appointed for terms of six (6) years.  (b) The council shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from its members. The Wyoming business council may employ a secretary on a part-time basis to assist the council. The council may accept gifts and donations.  (c) Members of the council shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed under W.S. 9-3-102 and 9-3-103 for per diem and travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
WY Stat § 9-12-602 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 6 - Community Infrastructure Program|Section 9-12-602 - Wyoming Business Ready Community Program Account.

9-12-602. Wyoming business ready community program account.| There is created the business ready community account. Funds shall be credited to the account as provided by law. Funds in the account are continuously appropriated to the council to be used only for cooperative agreements, grants or loans authorized to be made under this article.
WY Stat § 9-12-603 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 6 - Community Infrastructure Program|Section 9-12-603 - Council Duties; Actions on Grant and Loan Applications.

9-12-603. Council duties; actions on grant and loan applications.| All complete applications to participate in the grant and loan program established under this article which conform with the criteria established by law and rules promulgated under this article which are submitted to the council shall be considered by the council. The council shall approve or disapprove each application it considers in accordance with this article and rules of the council.
WY Stat § 9-12-801 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 8 - Wyoming Community Facilities Program|Section 9-12-801 - Wyoming Community Facilities Program; Purpose; Creation; Administration by Council; Rulemaking Authority; Eligible Projects.

9-12-801. Wyoming community facilities program; purpose; creation; administration by council; rulemaking authority; eligible projects.| (a) It is the purpose of this article to assist communities to preserve former school and government facilities that have existing or future community uses.  (b) The council shall administer a Wyoming community facilities program as provided by this article, subject to the approval of grants and loans by the state loan and investment board as provided by this article.  (c) Any qualifying community with a demonstrated need for a community facility, including a city, town, county, joint powers board or other local governmental entity, may submit an application to the council for a grant or loan under this program on forms prescribed by and subject to rules promulgated by the council. Application by a joint powers board shall require the approval of all participating agencies to the joint powers agreement.  (d) Grants or loans may be recommended by the council and awarded by the state loan and investment board for economic development community facilities projects which provide:  (i) Space for community gatherings and functions;  (ii) Appropriate recreational, swimming and athletic facilities for community members, particularly youth;  (iii) Other functions or uses determined by the council to be consistent with the purposes of this article.  (e) In adopting rules and recommending grants and loans under this article, the council shall require all projects to be related to economic development or enhancement of quality of life in a community. Projects may consist of:  (i) The expansion, renovation or remodeling of existing surplus government facilities;  (ii) The purchase of an interest in or cooperative agreements for the expansion, renovation or conversion of school facilities to the extent the facilities exceed statewide school building and facility adequacy standards established by the school facilities commission under W.S. 21-15-115. No ownership interest to the project or facility under a project shall remain with the school district upon expenditure of any funds under this program for any project.  (f) All grants, loans or cooperative agreements recommended by the council shall be referred by the council to the state loan and investment board for final approval or disapproval in accordance with this article.
WY Stat § 9-12-802 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 8 - Wyoming Community Facilities Program|Section 9-12-802 - Community Facility Qualifications; Demonstration of Need.

9-12-802. Community facility qualifications; demonstration of need.| (a) To qualify for a grant or loan under this article, an applicant shall demonstrate:  (i) A commitment by the applicant community to adequately maintain the project facility for which the grant or loan is requested during a reasonable period of time;  (ii) A partnership or other working arrangement or agreement with other local governmental entities to ensure the viability of the project facility over a reasonable period of time;  (iii) The project facility is not otherwise provided in the community or that such a facility exists except that the financing of that facility has not been paid in full;  (iv) The project will not compete with existing governmental organizations or businesses;  (v) The relationship of the project facility to a community economic development plan or to the enhancement of quality of life in the community;  (vi) That all project costs will be funded at the time of receipt of a grant or loan under this article, with funding sources specified within the project application;  (vii) The availability of funds sufficient to maintain the project facility. The project application shall clearly identify maintenance funding sources sufficient to cover maintenance costs for a period of not less than four (4) years;  (viii) Any other criteria developed by the council consistent with the purposes of this article.
WY Stat § 9-12-803 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 8 - Wyoming Community Facilities Program|Section 9-12-803 - Community Facility Grant and Loan; Approval by State Loan and Investment Board.

9-12-803. Community facility grant and loan; approval by state loan and investment board.| (a) Grants shall be awarded on a matching basis at match proportions recommended by the council and approved by the board.  (b) Grants or loans may be used to fund project costs in accordance with approved applications and rules and regulations established by the council. Grant or loan funds may be used to contract with community development organizations and state development organizations in accordance with this article and approved project applications. For purposes of this subsection, "community development organizations" shall be as defined under W.S. 9-12-301(a)(ii) and "state development organizations" shall be as defined under W.S. 9-12-301(a)(iv).  (c) Loans provided under this article shall be adequately collateralized as determined by the council. No loans shall be made without the written opinion of the attorney general certifying the legality of the transaction and all documents connected therewith. An election approving the project and borrowing for the project by the qualified electors of the borrowing entity shall be required only if the attorney general determines such an election is otherwise required by law.  (d) Repayments of loans under this article shall be credited to the community facilities program account.  (e) The council shall prioritize proposed cooperative agreements, grants and loans it recommends to the state loan and investment board in accordance with rules it adopts under this article.  (f) The state loan and investment board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement its duties under this article governing the approval or disapproval of projects recommended by the council.
WY Stat § 9-12-804 (2021)
2021 Wyoming Statutes|Title 9 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 12 - Wyoming Economic Development Act|Article 8 - Wyoming Community Facilities Program|Section 9-12-804 - Wyoming Community Facilities Program Account.

9-12-804. Wyoming community facilities program account.| The community facilities program account is created within the special revenue fund and shall consist of funds credited to the account as provided by law. Funds in the account are continuously appropriated to the council to be used only for cooperative agreements, grants or loans authorized by the state loan and investment board under this article.