Section 33-21-123 - Executive director; appointment; assistant; powers and duties; salary and expenses(a) An executive director shall be appointed by the board and is responsible for the performance of administrative responsibilities of the board and other duties as the board directs.(b) The executive director and assistant to the executive director shall be registered nurses, licensed in the state of Wyoming and qualified by nursing experience and a minimum of a master's degree in nursing.(c) The executive director and assistant to the executive director may act on the board's behalf during the period between board meetings in matters of licensure, examination, disciplinary and other administrative functions.(d) The executive director and the assistant to the executive director of the board of nursing shall receive an annual salary which shall be determined by the board in conjunction with the personnel department and which shall be competitive with salaries for positions requiring similar education and experience and shall receive reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses incurred in connection with the performance of official duties as provided for in state statutes.