GOVERNMENT

The Village of Hawthorn Woods is governed by the board of trustees who act as the legislative and policy making body. It includes the village mayor and six trustees who are elected at-large from the village.

Day to day operations of the Hawthorn Woods government is in the hands of the full-time, salaried village staff. This professional staff of employees is joined by part-time seasonal employees as needed. The annual budget of the village is approximately $12 million.

There are 9 committees established by the village code and the members of these committees act in an advisory capacity to the board on various issues. Each committee has a trustee liaison and the committee generally meets once a month.