What is the difference between a Village Manager and a Village President (Mayor)?
The Village Manager is the full-time professional administer appointed by the Village Board to oversee day-to-day operations of the Village, make recommendations to the Board, and implement the Board’s policies and decisions. As administrative head of the Village, the Village Manager is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all Departments, and the appointment of Village personnel other than those members of the Police and Fire Departments who are appointed by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. The Village President, who can also use the title “Mayor”, is an elected position that serves as the presiding officer of the Village Board. The Village Board consists of the Village President and eight Trustees who are elected at large to serve four-year terms. The Board is the legislative branch of the Village and exercises its powers as provided by State law and Village ordinance relating to the health, safety and welfare of the Village. The Village President also serve
