Which body has general power to fix salaries within the state?

• A. The Governor.
• B. The Supreme Court.
• C. The State Board of Finance.
• D. The Legislature.

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that money matters and pay for state offices come from the Legislature’s power to make laws and approve appropriations. In Wyoming, setting salaries for state officers and employees is done through statutes enacted by the Legislature as part of the budget and appropriations process. The Governor can propose salaries and sign or veto laws, but he cannot unilaterally fix pay. The Supreme Court and other judicial bodies have their pay governed by laws or constitutional provisions approved by the Legislature, and the State Board of Finance handles financial administration rather than independently setting salary levels. So, the Legislature is the body that has the general authority to fix salaries within the state.