Administration

The Village of West Milton Administration is overseen by the Municipal Manager, often referred to as the Village Manager.  The Village operates under the Council-Manager form of local government pursuant to the Village Charter adopted in May of 1965.

The Council-Manager form is the most popular structure of government in the United States among municipalities with populations of 2,500 or more.  Under this form, residents elect a governing body— including a chief elected official, such as a Mayor or Board Chairperson—to adopt legislation and set policy. The governing body then hires a Manager or Administrator with broad executive authority to carry out those policies and oversee the local government’s day-to-day operations.  The Council-Manager form of government recognizes the critical role of elected officials as policy makers, who focus on mapping out a collective vision for the community and establishing the policies that govern it. The form also recognizes the need for a highly qualified individual who is devoted exclusively to the delivery of services to residents.

The Village Manager is assisted by his Department Heads; the Service Director, the Finance Director, the Chief of Police and Fire Chief.