Form of Government
The Village of Riverside operates under a council-manager
form of government. Under this form, the Village Board of
Trustees, which consists of a President and six Trustees, is
elected at large for overlapping terms of four years. These
residents of Riverside serve as the policy making body for
the Village Government. The board is responsible for
adopting ordinances and resolutions which serve as the
legislative policies of the Village. They are also responsible
for the adoption of the Village’s annual operating budget.
The President of the Board of Trustees, with the consent of
her/his fellow board members, appoints a Village Manager,
Village Clerk, Village Treasurer, Village Attorney, the Fire
Chief, the Police Chief and members of various boards and
commissions who advise the Village Board on a wide variety
of matters.
The Village Manager serves at the pleasure of the Village
Board of Trustees and is responsible for the overall
administration of all Village Departments. The Manager
carries out policies which are adopted by the Board of
Trustees. S/He keeps the Board informed on the financial
condition of the Village and is responsible for the
preparation of the annual budget for the Village. The Village
Manager makes recommendations to the Board on matters
of legislation, financial issues, capital improvements and any
other applicable programs or policies.
The Board of Trustees meets on the first and third Thursdays
of each month at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall. All meetings are
open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend.
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