Administration

Mayor

The Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake operates under a “Mayor, Administrator, Council” form of government. The Mayor, being the chief executive of the village, is responsible for the supervision of the administration and for reporting the financial status and general condition of the village to council. He performs those duties established by village council, including presiding over council meetings and signing various legal instruments as required by local and state law. In addition, the Mayor serves as the director of public safety (police & fire departments) and oversees the enforcement of the laws and ordinances of the Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake. He works closely with council to enact those laws. The position of Mayor in the Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake is a part-time, elected position, with a four-year term. Mayor Bennett was elected to the position for his second term in 2019.

Mayor’s Contact Info

Dwayne M. Bennett, Sr.

(440) 466-8197 x 102

mayor@gotloh.org

Office Hours vary but he is generally available on Thursdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Village Administrator

The administrator oversees all departments with the exception of Police and Fire Departments. This position is under the direction and supervision of the Mayor with respect to administrative matters.  The Council also has legislative control and direction over the administrator with regards to matters concerning Council. The Administrator performs the following duties:

  • Directs and supervises the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the Village (i.e., day-to-day operational management and supervision of the Public Service, Parks (Golf Course) and other administrative departments).
  • Performs all personnel functions such as appointment, promotion, disciplinary action, and evaluation of all municipal employees except Police and Fire Department personnel.
  • Oversees the administration, enforcement and execution of the laws, the provisions of the Ordinances and Resolutions of Council.
  • Advises Council as to the financial condition of the Village and assists in preparing the Annual Budget with the Mayor and Fiscal Officer.
  • Executes contracts and agreements on behalf of the Village.
  • Are the primary contact and leader in local economic development for the Village.
  • Prepares and submits grant and loan applications for Federal, State and Local agencies on behalf of the Village.

  • Hears complaints and suggestions from residents and works towards acceptable solutions.

    Village Administrator’s Contact Info

    Alex Iarocci

    (440) 466-8197 x 103

    villageadministrator@gotloh.org

    Office Hours: Monday through Wednesday and Friday – 8 AM to 4 PM

    (Village Hall is closed to the public on Thursdays.)

Alex Iarocci is also the Village Zoning Inspector please see the Zoning page for additional information.

Fiscal Officer/Clerk of Council/Tax Administrator

The fiscal officer is the chief financial officer of the village and the clerk for the village council. The fiscal officer performs the day-to-day matters of accounting, budgeting, and tax administration. The Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake derives revenues from income tax, property tax, bed tax, licenses, fees and permits. The clerk attends all meetings of council, keeps such records and performs all other duties prescribed by council and the laws of the State of Ohio. 

Fiscal Officer’s Contact Info

Kate Lach

(440) 466-8197 x 104

fiscalofficer@gotloh.org

Office Hours: Monday through Wednesday and Friday – 8 AM to 4 PM

(Village Hall is closed to the public on Thursdays.)

The Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake has a 1.5% income tax that is levied on the gross pay of anyone working or residing in the Village at the age of 15 or older. Additionally, there is a Village bed tax of 3% and a county lodging tax of 5% that is levied on the gross rent collected for all transient rentals. The Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake contracts with Central Collection Agency (CCA) to administer income tax collection.  All residents must register with CCA. The Village administers the collection of their 3% bed tax, and the county administers the collection of their 5% lodging tax. 

Central Collection Agency

205 West Saint Clair Avenue,Cleveland, Ohio 44113-1503(800) 223-6317(216) 664-2070

Administrative Assistant/Clerk of Mayor’s Court

The Administrative Assistant provides assistance to the Village Mayor, Administration and Department Heads, as needed. The Administrative Assistant’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to creating village forms, public notices, press notices and other correspondence, processing business license applications, transient vendor permits, special event permits and residential rental inspection applications, collecting and processing incoming paperwork and monies for local bed tax, security details, golf cart inspections, temporary RV parking permits, and other miscellaneous permits and payments. The Administrative Assistant is also responsible for creating and maintaining a residential, garbage billing database, as well as providing direct sanitation billing for the Village’s seasonal and year-round residents. The position of Administrative Assistant is under the direction and supervision of the Mayor and Village Administrator. 

Administrative Assistant’s Contact Info

Cheyenne Carr

(440) 466-8197 x 101

adminassistant@gotloh.org

Office Hours: Monday through Wednesday and Friday – 8 AM to 4 PM

(Village Hall is closed to the public on Thursdays.)

Cheyenne is also the Clerk of Mayor’s Court. 

Please see the Mayor’s Court page for additional information.