The Village Manager acts as Chief Executive Officer of the Village and is appointed to the position by the Village Council.  The Manager supervises and coordinates all village departments, appoints the department directors, prepares the annual budget for presentation to the Council, makes reports and recommendations to the Council and conducts the day-to-day operations of the Village.  All department heads report to the Village Manager.
 

Manager's Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why, when I call and ask for the Mayor, do I get the Manager's office?

    95% of telephone calls for the Mayor are actually issues that the Manager's Office deals with. The Manager is responsible for the operation of the Village.  This means that if you are concerned because your trash has not been collected and you have already spoken to Public Works, or if you are having difficulty obtaining a building permit and you have spoken to the Building Official, the next supervisory level would be the Village Manager.  The Mayor and the Council dictate policy in the Village, approve the budget and adopt new laws.  The Village Manager is charged with carrying out the policies and laws that the Council has voted on.
     
  2. What is the Manager's role in policy-making, awarding of bids, contracts, etc?

    The Manager makes recommendations to the Council on issues that need Council approval.  For instance, purchases over a certain dollar amount, specific contracts or agreements need Council action.  In these instances, the Village Manager makes recommendations for the Council to consider and act upon.
  

 
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