Christopher Brown

The meeting includes discussions on strategic planning and board operations, outreach initiatives, and coordination with NCEES. The agenda also provides for an executive session to address matters concerning minutes, complaints, and contracts, followed by the review of recommendations derived from said session.

The board discussed updates regarding emeritus member lists and license count reporting. The AI committee provided an overview of their initial discussions, with further deliberation scheduled for a future session. The survey committee presented updates on the upcoming NCEES exam changes and explored the potential consolidation of state-specific exams, while also obtaining approval for updates to the Corner Record form. Additionally, the board addressed a dismissal recommendation from the investigative committee and received an update on the University of Wyoming's academic plans for a Bachelor in Land Surveying.

The meeting commenced with recognition of a staff member's 35 years of service. Key operational discussions included the approval of Treasurer/Checkbook/Budget reports for July through September 2025. Strategic goals involved considering the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on professional practice and reviewing the Interorganizational Council on Regulation (ICOR) practice overlap document. Travel was approved for staff and board members to attend various conferences, including the 2026 FARB Conference, WySPE meeting, WES Conference, WRSC, and Tyler Technologies Convention. The Board reviewed performance metrics, including NCEES membership fee projections, and discussed a potential statutory change regarding splitting the board. Committee updates covered the Rules Committee's suggestion to align re-examination requirements and the Surveyors Committee's incorporation of County Clerk recommendations. The Board also reviewed state legislation updates. Following an executive session for confidential matters, the Board approved recommendations for Professional Engineering and Professional Land Surveying applications, including Ph.D. applicants, and executive director delegated comity recommendations.

The meeting included discussions on strategic goals and board operations, such as approving the Policy Committee Emeritus Designation Policy as amended and addressing the status of the CPC Audit. The Surveyors Committee reported on updates to the Corner Record form based on County Clerk feedback and discussed logistics for the PLSS national exam and modifications to the Wyoming surveying exam. Progress on the University of Wyoming's Land Surveying program, including a potential stackable degree option, was also reviewed. The Board moved into Executive Session for matters including minutes, complaints, contracts, and legal advice. Following the executive session, the Board approved a new contract for the Take Home Exam Grader.

The Wyoming Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors held a meeting to discuss several strategic goals and board operations, including updates to delegated policies and the NCEES Model Law. The board also discussed outreach efforts, board member terms, and the review of emeritus members. Additionally, the board addressed credit card processing fees, training updates, and performance metrics. The University of Wyoming CEPS report was presented, and committee updates were provided, including discussions on payroll policy, proposed rules, and the surveyors and unlicensed practice committees. The board also discussed state legislation and NCEES activities, followed by an executive session and recommendations. The meeting concluded with a list of upcoming meetings and a roster of newly licensed professional engineers and land surveyors.