085-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-10

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 1-10 - Required Public Heating Procedures and Resolution of Support

(a) An applicant is required to inform and educate the public to the greatest extent possible about the proposed economic development project utilizing a variety of techniques and media. The applicant must make readily available to the public access to the application and associated materials, exclusive of business plans or business financial information. An applicant shall actively solicit citizen input which can be submitted via writing, electronic communication, or in person a public hearing. A minimum of one public hearing is required before submission of an application. For the purposes of this program, seven (7) days is the minimum period for notification of a hearing date. The public hearing must be held a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to the deadline for submission of an application under this program. If the project facility is to be located outside the boundaries of the applicant, the applicant shall hold an additional public hearing near the location of the proposed project facility.

• (i) To inform the public and gather information to satisfy the requirements of Section 14(c) and (d), the public notice shall at a minimum:
  • (A) Contain a concise description of the proposed project facility.
  • (B) Ensure that comments are actively solicited and time will be set-aside to take testimony from citizens who may feel that the proposed use of the project facility might compete with an existing business or governmental organization pursuant to Section 14(c) and (d) of this Chapter.
  • (C) Be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the boundaries of the applicant or as approved by the Council staff.

(b) A description of the applicant's public engagement process, written comments received by the applicant, evidence of the public hearing notification, minutes from public hearing, and a copy of the signed resolution, passed after the public hearing is held and public comments are considered, supporting the submittal of the application from the governing body of the applicant or all participating agencies if the applicant is a joint powers board, along with minutes of public hearing and proof of publication.

085-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-10