The Village of Lewisburg has adopted the Council-Manager form of
government, a system used in a majority of American cities with
populations over 12,000 residents. The Village of Lewisburg has a
Village Council of seven members, elected at large in non-partisan
elections. The Village Council is responsible for providing direction
for the Village by making policy, passing ordinances and resolutions,
voting appropriations, and representing the will of the residents. The
Municipal Manager is appointed by the Village Council and is the chief
administrative and law enforcement officer of the Village, responsible
to the Village Council for the day-to-day operations of the Village. The
Municipal Manager ensures that the policy direction set by the Village
Council is implemented and that the Village’s delivery of public goods
and services is provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Additional duties of the Municipal Manager include: Providing direction
and oversight to Village personnel Recommending policies/programs to the
Village Council Advising Village Council regarding the financial status
and future needs of the Village Reporting to Village Council on the
general operations of the Village departments Exercising leadership in
the development and implementation of Village projects and programs
Serving as an ad hoc member of all Village committees, boards, and
commissions.