The Administration Section consists of the Chief of Police, the Deputy Chief, and the department secretary. In addition to coordinating and overseeing all law enforcement related activities in the Village, the Administration Section establishes the Goals and Objectives for the Police Department, prepares and oversees the Police Department budget, conducts labor management and contract negotiations, administers the police personnel and compensation function, processes Freedom of Information Act requests, interacts with the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners regarding police personnel issues, coordinates mutual aid agreements with other agencies, engages in research and development, directs the Department’s media and public relations activities, oversees building maintenance, coordinates use of the Public Safety Building classroom, and is available to the public for consultation concerning law enforcement matters.