(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.