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Township Board
Statutory Duties for Michigan's Elected Township Board Officials
Township government is conducted by a township board consisting of
either five or seven members, depending upon the desires of the
inhabitants and whether or not the township has a population of over
5,000, over 3,000 unregistered electors or is a charter township. The
officers of the board are designated supervisor, clerk, treasurer and
trustee, with the trustees numbering either two or four. The township
board may also serve in other specific capacities, such as a park or
utility board.
The term of office for all township officials is four years. The terms
commence at 12 p.m. on November 20 following the November general
election, provided the newly elected officials have qualified for
office by that time. To qualify, a successful candidate must file any
necessary bond and take an oath of office before the township clerk or
other officer qualified to administer the oath, such as a county clerk,
notary public or judge. Other township officers authorized to
administer the oath are the deputy clerk, supervisor and deputy
supervisor.
The supervisor, clerk, treasurer and trustee must take the oath of
office before entering into the duties of their offices. The deputy
supervisor, deputy clerk and deputy treasurer must take the oath after
their appointment and before entering into office.
In addition, the township clerk and the township treasurer are required to be bonded.
The clerk and the treasurer must each appoint a deputy. The deputy
clerk and deputy treasurer must also be bonded. The supervisor may
appoint a deputy. Deputy township officials are authorized to act as
the elected official in the event of the official’s absence, sickness,
death or other disability. A deputy may not, however, vote as a member
of the township board. With the official’s approval and the consent of
the township board, a deputy may assist the elected official at any
additional times agreed to by the board and the official. Deputies are
not required to be residents of the township, and may be paid
compensation as determined by the township board.
Regular Monthly Meetings
3nd Tuesday of the month
at 7:00 PM
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