The Village’s government consists of over 90 full and part-time employees in seven specialized departments to most effectively serve the residents and business community. The Village’s departments include:
Community Development is a multi-functional department responsible for administering Village building, zoning, development, sign and property maintenance codes. The Department undertakes long range planning and economic development initiatives, and manages related programs and projects. The Department also monitors the community for code compliance related to property maintenance, Services provided by the department include plan review, permit issuance, construction inspectional services, and code enforcement.
The Finance Department provides oversight of all financial transactions of the Village. Specific responsibilities include accounting and financial reporting of resources, cash management, general ledger, cash receipts, cash disbursements and accounts payable, utility billing, business licenses, vehicle license registration and sale, parking ticket violation collection, payroll, and purchasing.
The mission of the Fire Department is to provide progressive emergency services that include effective educational programs, efficient inspection services, and safe and prompt response to emergencies in a courteous and professional manner. Lincolnwood is the only municipality in the State of Illinois that hires a private company for both fire and paramedic services. The Village has contracted the Paramedic Services of Illinois since 1990, which eliminates the Village’s requirement to fund pensions for members of the Fire Department.
Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing enjoyable quality programs and attractive, safe facilities to promote the health, welfare and pleasure of all the residents of Lincolnwood.
Police: The Police Department was established by ordinance for the protection of lives and property within the limits of the Village, the enforcement of Federal and State statutes and Village ordinances, and to perform related police functions.
Public Works: The Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance of the Village’s streets, vehicles, parks, public buildings, trees, alleys, water system, sewer system, and more. The Department is organized into five divisions including: Administration, Vehicle Maintenance, Parks & Building Maintenance, Streets Maintenance, and Water & Sewer Maintenance. All of the divisions work together on the Snow & Ice Control Program to ensure clean and safe roadways during the winter season.
Village Manager’s Office: The Village Manager’s Office provides leadership to Village departments and serves as the key contact point for outside agencies to ensure the delivery of high-quality, customer-service oriented programs. The office also handles hiring of employees. A list of current Employment Opportunities is available.
To contact one of the departments visit our staff directory.
Public Act 097-0609 Compensation Report
Public Act 097-0609 Compensation Report – Excess of $150,000
Public Act 101-0504 IMRF Contributions
The Village is required to post any compensation package at least six days before the Village approves an employee’s total compensation package that is equal to or in excess of $150,000 per year. The Village Board will be considering a compensation package for Village Manager Anne Marie Gaura at the September 15, 2020 Village Board Meeting. To see the report for that compensation package, please click here. The resolution for September 15 considering the compensation for Anne Marie Gaura is available.