The Village of Carpentersville operates under the council-manager form of government in which an elected Board, consisting of the President (chief elected official) and six Trustees, appoints a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of government services and programs. The council-manager form of government combines the leadership of elected officials with the experience of a professional manager.

The Village Clerk is appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Clerk serves as the recording secretary for the Board of Trustees and as the local election officer for all municipal elections.

The Mission Statement of the Village of Carpentersville

The Village of Carpentersville is committed to providing to its citizens the best possible health, safety, and public service to allow for balanced growth with effective financial management and planning.

Goals for the Village of Carpentersville

1. Streamline Village departments in order to be more efficient and live within the budget funds available.
2. Create an atmosphere where Village customers feel valued and respected through proper customer service.
3. Foster economic development through a “one stop” process for development of new businesses and expansion of existing businesses.
4. Look at our current legal service costs by examining the possibility of having an in house lawyer or doing and RFP for legal services.
5. Make computer system as productive as possible for Village.
6. Make website more user friendly for both businesses and residents.
7. Evaluate our current system of in–house prosecution.