Wyo. Stat. § 15-1-107

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session, Acts 1-58, 60-118
Section 15-1-107 - Vacancies in offices; grounds; how filled
(a) A vacancy exists in the office of mayor or councilman if during the term for which elected any mayor or councilman:
(i) Except as provided in W.S. 22-23-103, fails the residency requirements as defined by local ordinance for the city, town or ward;
(ii) Is convicted of a felony;
(iii) Fails to attend four (4) or more consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the council without an excused absence as determined by a majority of the council according to procedures adopted pursuant to subsection (b) of this section; or
(iv) Meets any other condition specified in W.S. 22-18-101.
(b) The governing body, by ordinance, shall specify the procedure for determining whether a vacancy exists.
(c) If a vacancy is determined to exist, the governing body shall appoint an eligible person to the office who shall serve until his successor is elected at the next general municipal election and qualified. If the entire council is vacant, the district judge for the district in which the city or town is located shall appoint a person to fill each vacancy and serve until the next general municipal election at which time a successor shall be elected to fill the unexpired portion of each term.
(d) A vacancy in the office of mayor shall be filled only from the governing body.
(e) Vacancies in appointive offices shall be filled in the manner provided for initial appointments.

W.S. 15-1-107