Wyoming Board of Registration for Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors

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.

The board discussed the bi-fiscal year 2025 budget and plans for the budget fiscal year 2027, including moving allocated funds from the State's 900 Series (Contracts) into the 200 Series (Operations). The Executive Director presented a Payroll Analysis of the 100 series funding and the board considered adding payroll options for those serving on national committees or helping with exam writing, but decided against it. The board reviewed motions that have been pulled from the consent agenda for the Annual meeting in August.

The Wyoming Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors convened to discuss several key issues. The board discussed an update to the Delegated Policy to incorporate the UK MOU, and the Survey Committee was tasked with considering adjustments to the Model Law Surveyors (MLS) delegated policy. The board reviewed current contract expiration dates, including the Take Home Exam grader contract. There was a discussion regarding the Emeritus members and the yearly review of the Disciplinary Sanction Guidelines, with modifications approved for the latter. The board also received updates on training events, including the FARB Regulatory Summit and the Tyler Connect Conference. The board addressed rule changes needed to accommodate expedited military licensure, CPC changes, and to provide clarity and alignment with national standards. Additionally, the board discussed performance metrics, public outreach activities, and approved travel for the University of Wyoming STEM Carnival. The meeting included an executive session to discuss minutes, complaints, contracts, application recommendations, and exam correspondence, resulting in approvals for investigative committee recommendations and application reviews.