The Village of Rochester is managed by an elected non-partisan Board of seven members:  one president and six trustees.  In Wisconsin's Village form of government, officials are elected "at large".  Any qualified elector of the municipality is able to run for any seat.  Nominations for those seats are done at Caucus, an open meeting held just for that purpose. Caucus is held in January, with successful nominees appearing on the April election ballot.  In odd years, the President and three trustees are up for election.  In even years, the other three trustees are up for election.  Terms are for two years.

Most administrative functions of the Village are performed by an appointed Clerk-Treasurer, who maintains an office in the Municipal Building.  This is where information on public services and public records can be found.  Maps are available detailing:

• Parcel dimensions and locations
• Zoning designations
• Floodplain data
• Sewer utility locations
• House numbers

The Village's ordinances and zoning code, minutes of Board meetings and municipal service contracts are also available for inspection.

For information on property assessment records, such as year-built, square footage, recent sales, etc. the Village Assessor is available by phone, or by appointment to meet at the municipal building.

For information on building permit requirements or to arrange for inspections, the Building Inspector is available by phone, or by appointment to meet at the municipal building.