The Village Clerk Role and Responsibilities:

• Keeps the corporate seal and all documents and records of the Village
• Is responsible for conducting all aspects of Village elections
• Administers oaths and affirmations
• Oversees the administration of all Village contracts
• Prepares Village meeting Agendas and is responsible for meeting minutes
• Publishes public notices required under State Law, Village Charter and ordinances
• Is responsible for Village property and liability insurance renewals and claims
• Assist Village Manager in the day-to-day occurrences
• Maintains Personnel records

Village elections are conducted on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in September of odd numbered years.  The next Village election will be held on September 15, 2009.

The Village Council consists of seven (7) members elected at the regular Village election.  Four Council Members are elected at each election, with the three candidates receiving the highest number of votes elected for four year terms and the candidate receiving the fourth highest number of votes elected for a two year term.
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