In 2012 the State of Michigan amended the laws covering Village elections. Starting in 2013 villages in Michigan are no longer allowed to conduct their own elections. Regular village elections will now be conducted by the local township and held as part of the even year November General Election. Terms of office begin on the first Monday in January of the following year and run for 4 years. Of the seven members of the Village Council; 3 are elected in one cycle, while the remaining 4 are elected in the next election cycle. Each overlapping 2 year period is considered a session of the Village Council. Meetings of the Village Council are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. The meeting location is the Village Hall, 1010 Clubhouse Drive, Lake Isabella, MI 48893.
The Village President and Council are the legislative body for the community; its members are the community's decision makers. Power is centralized in the elected Council, which approves the budget, adopts all legislation, and establishes policies and procedures for the Village. The Council also focuses on the community's goals, major projects, and such long-term considerations as community growth, land use development, capital improvement plans, capital financing, and strategic planning. The current Mission and Vision of the Village of Lake Isabella is shown below:
The Village Manager is hired to serve the Council and the community. The Village Manager prepares a budget for the Council's consideration; recruits, hires, and supervises the government's staff; serves as the Council's chief adviser; and carries out the Council's policies. The Council and citizens count on the Village Manager to provide complete and objective information, pros and cons of alternatives, and long-term consequences as well as ensure that the local unit of government operates in an efficient and responsible manner.
The relationship between the community, Village Council, and Village Manager also reflected in Village's adopted organizational chart.
| Position | Elected Official | Term of Office |
| Village President | Dave Torgerson | 2023 - 2027 |
| Village President Pro-Tempore | Robert Laraway | 2021 - 2025 |
| Village Clerk | Carol Shannon | 2021 - 2025 |
| Village Treasurer | Charlie Kiel | 2023 - 2027 |
| Council member | Paul Cueny | 2023 - 2027 |
| Council member | Al Davis | 2021 - 2025 |
| Council member | Brent Peavey | 2023 - 2027 |
| Liaison Committee Members |
| Carol Shannon |
| Al Davis |
| Paul Cueny |
| Dave Torgerson - Alternate |
| Finance Committee Members |
| Village Treasurer - Charles Kiel |
| Village President - Dave Torgerson |
| Village Clerk - Carol Shannon |
Historical List of Resolutions Considered by the Village Council
Village Council Rules & Procedures
2021 Public Safety Research Report
2021 Lake Restoration Plan
Election Results