2009 Annual Operating and Capital Budget - Village of Huntley

VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY
VILLAGE MANAGER’S OFFICE
Overview
The Village of Huntley operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The
Village Manager is appointed by the Village Board. The Village Manager serves as the
chief administrator of the Village and provides the benefits of training and experience in
administering a local government’s staff, its projects, and its programs. The Village
Manager’s role is similar to that of a chief executive in a multi-department service
organization.
As administrative head of the Village Government, the Village Manager is responsible for
the supervision and coordination of all Departments, and the appointment of all Village
personnel other than those members of the Police Department who are appointed by
the Police Commission. The Village Departments include: Finance and Human
Resources, Development Services, Engineering, Police and Public Works.
In addition, the Village’s Economic Development activities are coordinated through the
Manager’s Office.
The Village Manager’s Office makes recommendations to the Village Board, implements
the Board’s decisions, prepares the Village Board agendas, develops and recommends
the proposed Village budget, and oversees internal communications between
Departments as well as Village communications with the public through instruments
such as the newsletter, the Village website, press releases and the annual calendar.
In addition, the Village Clerk’s duties are performed as part of the Village Manager’s
Office and handles: maintenance of all ordinances and minutes, keeps the official
records of the Village, monitors liquor licenses, wastehauler licenses, raffle licenses,
citizen inquiries and all Freedom of Information Act requests.
Village Manager’s Goals for 2009
• Continue monitoring the local economic conditions that have a significant
impact on the Village’s overall financial well being and be prepared to act
accordingly to offset negative impacts.
• To create a quality driven service environment that meets or exceeds the
service level expectations of Village constituents/customers.
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