The Village Administrator’s duties and responsibilities are established by ordinance. The Village Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Village of Forest Park. The Administrator is responsible to the mayor and to the combined village council for the administration and operation of all of the affairs and the departments of the village. The Village Administrator possesses the administration and control of all matters and things pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the properties of the Village, and of all departments of the Village. Each Department Head is responsible to the Council and to the Administrator. A major aspect of the Administrator’s role is to prepare the annual budget and oversee its administration throughout the fiscal year. This duty relates to the authority of the Administrator to make all necessary purchases for the Village. The Administrator is responsible for labor matters, including hiring, firing, discipline and collective bargaining for the Village. The Village Administrator has the privilege of taking part in the discussion of all matters coming before the village council, and to that end prepares all council agendas. The Village Administrator also is empowered to investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning Village services and village administration.