There are 27 different types of special districts in Wyoming and more than 650 special districts exist throughout Wyoming’s communities providing vital services to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of her citizens.

Collectively there are more than 2,350 Wyoming citizens serving on these local district boards, excluding 9 of the listed entities that include joint powers boards and similar types of entities. These board members serve without pay to provide a service to Wyoming’s communities. Assuming these district boards meet at least monthly, not including the additional time they likely invest in their special districts, there are an estimated 55,000 hours spent conducting the business of the special districts. Using the value of volunteer sector time this would equate to $1,265,000 in service annually to the state and her communities at no cost.

These special districts include the following:

All special districts above are formed under various statutes. For more information please click on the district type and visit the training tab.

City, County, State and Local Powers; Special districts 16-12-202

Special districts contained in Special Districts Election Act 22-29-103

To read the Wyoming Association of Special Districts Bylaws, click here.

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