AIRPORT BOARD:  Operation and maintenance of Airport property; promotion and development of air transportation.

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES:  To encourage and enhance artistic expression and appreciation and to add value to the community through the acquisition, exhibition and maintenance of public art.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: To hear and decide appeals from decisions made by the City and the Development Director and to make legal interpretations of the pertinent provisions in order to correct any possible misinterpretations, and to review variance applications.

BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES:  To manage, operate, maintain and control the waterworks plant and system and the sanitary sewer system of the city.

BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS:  To hear and rule on appeals of an aggrieved party from decisions of the Building Official, the Historic Preservation Board and other proceedings as provided by City Code in order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the Uniform Technical Codes.

CITY/COUNTY JOINT POWERS BOARD (FRONTIER PARK IMPROVEMENTS):  To finance the renovation and construction of structural improvements and ongoing grounds improvements, with the possible resultant increase in seating capacity of the Grandstand B facilities in Cheyenne Frontier Park and arena.

CHEYENNE HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) BOARD:    To alleviate unsanitary or unsafe substandard dwellings and shortages of safe and sanitary dwellings existing in the community for persons of the low income bracket by finding rentals or housing at prices they can afford.

CITY/COUNTY HEALTH BOARD:  May enact rules and regulations pertaining to the prevention of disease and the promotion of public health in the area over its jurisdiction. Not to be less effective than or in conflict with rules and regulations promulgated by the State Department of Public Health.  The City health officers shall have all powers vested by law in county health officers.  One Commissioner and one Council member serve as ex officio.

COMMUNITY ACTION EXECUTIVE BOARD (Private, non-profit organization) To represent the needs of the community as a whole; to stimulate a better focusing of both public and private resources, upon the goal of enabling low-income persons to attain the skills, knowledge, and motivation to secure the opportunities needed for them to become self-sufficient. The Board acts as a catalyst to make the community more responsive to the needs and interests of the poor by mobilizing resources and maintaining every effort to guarantee that the resources, once mobilized, are not reduced or eliminated.

CONTRACTOR LICENSING BOARD:  To set qualification and examination standards for licensing of building contractors. To conduct hearings and investigations as necessary to enforce the provisions of the Cheyenne City Code.

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) BOARD:   To plan and implement the restoration and improvement of the property within its boundaries.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JOINT POWERS BOARD (Cheyenne/Laramie County Economic Development JPB):  To facilitate and promote the sound economic growth of the state of Wyoming, the development of its natural resources, the protection of its natural environment, and to promote employment opportunities for the citizens of Wyoming by creating or encouraging the expansion of manufacturing and industrial plants, processing facilities and all kinds of businesses which contribute payrolls and tax base to the state of Wyoming.

FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:  To administer all Fire Department Civil Service Commission rules and regulations.

INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS:  To determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction, and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code Standards.

FRIENDS OF THE CHEYENNE BOTANIC GARDENS:  To provide a non-profit vehicle for donations to benefit solely the operation and goals of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, and also provide a safe and easy mechanism for tax deductible contributions to the Botanic Gardens.

GREENWAY TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE:  To help direct, design, set priorities, develop budgets, and make recommendations for governing body decisions for this program; to act as a technical resource for the program; to serve as liaison with other groups and providing community representation.

HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE COMMITTEE:  To investigate and make recommendations to the Mayor for approval or disapproval of applications and renewals for handicapped parking space permits.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD:  To protect, enhance and perpetuate historic structures and other areas of historical value and to promote use of historic districts and landmarks for the education, pleasure and welfare of the community.

HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:  To consider specific activities to be funded with Community Development and other housing funds.

MAYOR'S COUNCIL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:  To serve as an advisory council to the Mayor on the problems and concerns of people with disabilities as they relate to activities of daily living, including employment, recreation, transportation, architectural accessibility, or any other area of concern to people with disabilities in Cheyenne.

MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL:  To give youth an opportunity to learn about government at the level closest to the people and to weigh in on policies affecting young people in our community.  Youth between the ages of 14 and 19 are selected to serve on the council for one school calendar year.  Terms are renewable and members may be re-appointed from year to year.

Mayor's Youth Council Application (viewable in Microsoft Word)
Letter from the Mayor (viewable in Microsoft Word)
Mayor's Youth Council Fact Sheet (viewable in Microsoft Word)

Contact:  Jan Spires, Planning Services Office (307) 637-6251
 

PERSONNEL COMMISSION:  To provide reasonable interpretations of Employees Rules and Regulations; to receive, hear and decide grievances; make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council.

PLANNING COMMISSION (Cheyenne/Laramie County Regional Planning Commission):   To accomplish the maximum economic, physical and social welfare and a coordinated and harmonious development of land, buildings and transportation facilities. It shall have the powers necessary to carry out its functions in accordance with the City Code and the State Statutes related to planning, zoning and land subdivision. It may be assigned additional powers by City Council or County Commissioners. Any party aggrieved by a recommendation or decision of the Planning Commission may appeal to the City Council or County Commissioners.

POLICE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: To administer all Police Department Civil Service Commission rules and regulations.

SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT REVIEW BOARD:  To hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the city engineer relative to the application and interpretation of the rules adopted under the provisions of State Statutes, and to hear and decide on applications for variances.

TOURISM PROMOTION JOINT POWERS BOARD:  To administer expenditure of the 2% lodging tax imposed by the citizens of Laramie County, subject to statutory requirements, budgetary restraints and other limitations as provided in the joint powers agreement, for promotion of travel and tourism.

WYOMING ASSOCIATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT (WARM) JOINT POWERS BOARD:  WARM is a joint liability pool involving Cheyenne and other Wyoming cities and counties (City of Cheyenne, City of Casper, City of Laramie, Laramie County and Natrona County).  WARM's purpose is to fund the legal liabilities for which the member entity becomes responsible.

WYOMING TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM (WTM) JOINT POWERS BOARD:  To accomplish the rehabilitation of the Union Pacific Depot Museum into a Wyoming Transportation Museum and to direct the project from funding through completion and beyond.