Local Government

Incorporated June 11, 1879

The Village is a non-home rule municipal corporation governed by a seven-member board, and operates under a Board-Manager form of government. The Board, elected as provided by law, serves four year overlapping terms.

The Village Manager is appointed by the Board of Trustees, by ordinance passed and adopted January 9, 1961.

The Village employees 94 full-time employees in six operating departments:

1. Administration
2. Finance
3. Police
4. Fire
5. Community Development
6. Public Works