Lemont is governed by an elected Village President (Mayor), a Village Clerk and a Board of six Trustees, elected at large. The term of each elected office office is four years. Each Trustee is appointed by the Mayor to serve as Board Liaison and/or Committee Chair to a Village Department. The Village Board is committed to open and participatory government. Questions and comments of a general nature can be submitted to the general Email.

Meetings
The Village Board meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall. A Committee of the Whole meeting is held on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Agendas are posted on line at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. All meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings are televised and carried on the local public access station, Channel 6.  

The Village of Lemont is dedicated to promoting and preserving the character of the community and ensuring a high quality of life through professional public service provided in a friendly, consistent, and fiscally responsible manner, emphasizing the best interest of the community as a whole.

Other governmental bodies whose services are available to Lemont residents include:

• Lemont Township
• Lemont Fire Protection District
• Lemont Public Library District
• Lemont Park District
• Lemont Combined School District #113A
• Lemont High School District #210

• Mayor and Village Board
• Village Clerk
• Appointed Boards and Commissions
• Appointed Officials
• Departments
• Taxing Districts 
• Village Facilities