The Village Clerk’s office is responsible for maintaining all official village records including agreements, contracts, leases, code of ordinances, resolutions and minutes, and other legal documents. The Clerk attends village meetings, attests and signs all official documents, publishes legal notices, and maintains custody of the village’s seal. Other responsibilities include supervising elections, registering voters, purchasing and maintaining voting equipment, preparation of election notices and other election information. The Village Clerk issues licenses for liquor, cigarettes and tobacco, Christmas tree sales, solicitors, secondhand dealers, mobile home parks, special events and other miscellaneous permits; accepts requests for public records and claims against the village.

The Village Clerk serves as the Clerk of the Board of Review. The Clerk is the official custodian of all Board of Review (BOR) documents and forms including the assessment roll, personal property statements, written objections, meeting notices, tape recordings and all other material submitted to the BOR.