(a) "Appropriate public authorities" as used in article II of W.S. 14-5-101 and "appropriate authority in the receiving state" as used in article IV(a) of W.S. 14-5-101 mean the Wyoming department of family services. The department shall:
(i) Receive and act with reference to notices required by article II of W.S. 14-5-101; and (ii) Act as compact administrator in accordance with article VI of W.S. 14-5-101.