Maintain and enhance Fox River Grove’s friendly small town atmosphere by providing quality services to local residents and businesses in a fair and cost-effective manner and by continuing to improve the physical and economic environment of the community through partnerships with those individuals and organizations affected.
· Municipal Services: Provide requested or mandated services in a cost-efficient manner. Balance the public’s capacity to generate revenues with the Village’s responsibility to provide services, maintain adequate fund reserves, and ensure funding for future capital improvements. Ensure oversight of operations via Village Board standing committees, Village Board liaisons on the Budget committee and Economic Development Commission, and close contact with the Chairs of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
· Public Relations: Promote the process of representative democracy. Inform the public of Village policies, programs, and issues through public meetings, press releases, and publications such as the Village Newsletter and Web Site, annual Budget, and Comprehensive Plan. Respond to requests and inquiries in a fair, comprehensive, and timely manner. Encourage awareness and appreciation of local government in community youth.
· Committee & Employee Relations: Attract and retain high caliber employees and volunteers. Provide policy to guide the provision of services. Include employees and committees in the development of new programs and procedures. Provide local officials and employees with the training necessary to perform their duties.
· Intergovernmental Affairs: Coordinate with other government entities to ensure the mutual benefit of each other’s citizenry. Continue participation in McHenry County Municipal Association, Northwest Municipal Conference, McHenry County Economic Development Corporation, CATS Council of Mayors, Illinois Municipal League, and the Northeast Illinois Planning Commission.
· Environmental Enhancement: Maintain and enhance public parks. Promote property maintenance. Pursue commercial and roadway beautification programs. Include aesthetic considerations in all business operations and development projects. Oversee operational compliance with all environmental regulations.
· Economic Development: Promote the retention and expansion of business activity to insure the provision of private services, fiscal stability, and employment opportunities. Maintain the necessary infrastructure.
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