There are six Standing Committees of the Village Board. Each committee is comprised of three Village Board members, one of which is the chairperson appointed by the Village President. The committees meet on an as needed basis. A description of each committee can be found below:
Administration Committee – Considers matters relating to personnel policy, transportation, health and such other matters as may be designated by the Village President. This Committee is comprised of the following Village Trustees:
- Trustee Kathy Dodd (Chair)
- Trustee Kate Gjaja
- Trustee Justin Sheperd
Finance Committee – Considers matters of finance, fiscal policy, appropriations, tax levies and bond issues. This Committee is comprised of the following Village Trustees:
- Trustee Gina Kennedy (Chair)
- Trustee Justin Sheperd
- Trustee Dan Sullivan
Judiciary Committee – Reviews periodically the Wilmette Village Code; studies and recommends new ordinances and new procedures for ordinance enforcement not within areas assigned to another standing committee or special committee; and serves as a liaison between the court system and the village. This Committee is comprised of the following Village Trustees:
- Trustee Kate Gjaja (Chair)
- Trustee Dan Sullivan
- Trustee Peter Barrow
Land Use Committee – Considers all matters relating to appearance review, planning, zoning, building and housing, and receives reports from the various other boards and commissions concerned with these subjects. This Committee is comprised of the following Village Trustees:
- Trustee Peter Barrow (Chair)
- Trustee Kathy Dodd
- Trustee Gina Kennedy
Municipal Services – Considers all matters relating to streets and public ways; refuse disposal; water, sewers, and other utilities. This Committee is comprised of the following Village Trustees:
- Trustee Dan Sullivan (Chair)
- Trustee Kathy Dodd
- Trustee Gina Kennedy
Public Safety – Considers all matters relating to the Fire and Police Departments and Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. This Committee is comprised of the following Village Trustees:
- Trustee Justin Sheperd (Chair)
- Trustee Peter Barrow
- Trustee Kate Gjaja