Departments
Village Organization
The Village of Hoffman Estates is comprised of nearly 400 employees working in eight municipal facilities. The Village is a full-service community, employing full-time firefighter/paramedics and police officers, in addition to other civic professionals.
The Village was incorporated in 1959 and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The legislative body is comprised of the Village President (Mayor) and six Village Board Members who are all elected at-large. The legislative body establishes the policies for the Village. The Village Clerk is also an elected position. The Village Clerk is the keeper of records for the Village.
Once policies are set by the Mayor and Village Board, it is the job of the Village Manager, the Village Manager's staff, and the Village department directors to implement these policies. The Village Manager is appointed by the Mayor and Board and is responsible for hiring all department directors.
The Village attorney (corporation counsel) is appointed by the Mayor and Board.
Organization Chart
The Department of General Government oversees the day-to-day operations of the municipality, working closely with the Village's operating departments. The Village Manager's Office is responsible to the Village Board of Trustees and Village President for managing the Village Departments. General Government also includes the Village's administrative, cable television, communications, legislative and legal functions.
The Department of Development Services includes the divisions of Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Planning and Transportation/Engineering.
The Police Department is overseen by a police chief and two deputy police chiefs. The department is staffed by 97 full-time sworn officers and has been routinely recognized for its professionalism and innovation.
The Fire Department is overseen by a fire chief, two deputy fire chiefs and one assistant fire chief. The organization is staffed by 100 sworn personnel, the majority of whom are also paramedics.
The Department of Public Works maintains the Village's eight municipal facilities and 140+ lane miles of streets.
The Department of Health and Human Services provides much-needed, affordable physical and mental health services to residents of Hoffman Estates and surrounding communities.
The Finance Department is responsible for maintaining the Village's financial assets and investments. The Department also oversees water billing and annual budget preparation.
Human Resources Management is responsible for managing the personnel functions for the Village and its 400 employees. Also included among the department's responsibilities is risk management, a function that has served to reduce the overall liability exposure of the Village.