Village of Lewisburg, your hometown.

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Government

Incorporated in 1818, the Village of Lewisburg is committed to excellence in public service! We pride ourselves on well-managed growth, while maintaining the rural charm that our residents have come to expect over the years. In 2007, the Village of Lewisburg adopted a Council-Manager form of government by charter, considered to be a more progressive form of government. Use the links to the left or in the menu bar above to learn more about the council-manager form of government, our Village Council, the Mayor, Municipal Manager, and much, much more!

About the Council-Manager Form of Government

The Village of Lewisburg has adopted the Council-Manager form of government, a system used in a majority of American cities with populations over 12,000 residents. The Village of Lewisburg has a Village Council of seven members, elected at large in non-partisan elections. The Village Council is responsible for providing direction for the Village by making policy, passing ordinances and resolutions, voting appropriations, and representing the will of the residents.

The Municipal Manager is appointed by the Village Council and is the chief administrative and law enforcement officer of the Village, responsible to the Village Council for the day-to-day operations of the Village. The Municipal Manager ensures that the policy direction set by the Village Council is implemented and that the Village