The Mayor is the highest elected official in the Village and fulfills a number of executive roles. In his capacity, the Mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the Village, and is thereby the head of the Village's executive branch of government.

The Mayor oversees the daily operations of the Village. In this regard, the Mayor supervises public services and public officers, including employees and service volunteers; and oversees contractual service agreements.

The Mayor is also the chief conservator of the peace. In this regard, the Mayor enforces all Village ordinances, including resolutions and policies.

The Mayor presides over all meetings of the Rutland Village Council, to whom the affairs of the Village are communicated. The Mayor also serves as the presiding officer of Mayor's Court, where violations of Village ordinances are prosecuted.

Lastly, the Mayor fulfills ceremonial roles, such as public speaking at activities and events, presenting letters of commendation, proclamations and commemorative resolutions.