History
About the Village
Located in south St. Louis County, Missouri, the village was incorporated on December 13, 1944 and has a population of 2,235 (based on the 2000 Census). Village Hall is located at 7826 Wimbledon Drive, 63119. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am -3:00 pm
Situated along the old Route 66, by the intersection of Watson and Laclede Station Roads, Marlborough's location is convenient to most St. Louis area amenities and attractions. The Village is a proud member of the St. Louis County Municipal League, Missouri City Clerks and Financial Officers Association, Association, and Suburban Mayors.
The village is one of ninety-one municipalities located in St. Louis County. The form of government consists of a Board of Trustees, elected at large. The seated trustees choose a chairman of the Board from one of their own. The chairman duties are similar to those of a mayor, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the village.
The Village; as set forth in the Missouri State Statutes; are allowed to have only one form of government and that is an elected Board of Trustees. In villages with a population under 2,500, the board of trustees consists of five members. Trustees are elected to two-year terms. The elected officials consist of five residents elected at-large, with a chairman being elected by the seated trustees. The Chairman has duties similar to a mayor, with one major difference; a chairman is allowed to vote. The Chairman may vote on any issue before the board. The Code of Ordinances places legislative and policy-making authority with the Board of Trustees.
The trustees in Marlborough, also, perform additional duties according to the position they are assigned. These positions include:
- Chairman
- Chairman Pro-tem
- Treasurer
- Building Commissioner
- Street Commissioner
- Sewer Lateral Administrator
- Code Enforcement commissioner
- Solid Waste Commissioner
- Appointed positions in the village include:
- Village Administrator / Clerk
- Municipal Attorney