Torch Lake Township is seated in northern Michigan between Torch Lake and Lake Michigan.

Below are links to Torch Lake Township departments,  officials, forms and documents.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Township facts
Helpful links
Annual budgets

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Supervisor
Treasurer
Clerk

Trustees

APPOINTED OFFICIALS

Assessor
Ordinance Enforcement Officer
Zoning Administrator

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND DEPARTMENTS

Board of Review
Day Park Advisory Committee
EMS
Fire Department
Planning Commission
Torch Bay Nature Preserve
Torch Lake Township Board
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

COMMITTEES

View a list of all committees

ELECTIONS

View election information

STAFF

Full roster and phone list

TAXES

Pay TLT taxes online

FORMS AND APPLICATIONS

View a complete list of forms
and applications

ORDINANCES / ETC.

Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Police Power Ordinances
Land Use Plan

TLT Policies

MINUTES

Minutes for past meetings

FOIA

Miscellaneous documents


Torch Lake Township Board

Township government is conducted by a township board consisting of five 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 the Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and two Trustees. The township board may also serve in other specific capacities, such as a park or utility board.

The terms of office for all township officials is four years. The terms commence at 12 pm on November 20 following the November general election, provided the newly elected officials qualify for office by that time. To qualify, successful candidates must file any necessary bonds and take oaths of office from the township Clerk or other officer qualified to administer the oath. Other township officers authorized to administer the oath are the Deputy Clerk, Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor.

The Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustees must take oaths of office before entering into the duties of their offices. The Deputy Supervisor, Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer must take oaths after their appointments and before entering into office.

In addition, the township Clerk and the township Treasurer are required to be bonded.

The Clerk and the Treasurer 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 elected officials in the event of an 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 elected officials 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 are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. View the 2021 Board meeting schedule.

Current Board members:

Supervisor
Bob Cook
Phone: (231) 599-2036, extension 104
Cell: (231) 330-8978 (9 AM - 5 PM only)
Fax: (231) 599-2981
Email: supervisorcook@torchlaketownship.org
Office hours: By appointment

Clerk
Kathy Windiate
Phone: (231) 599-2036, x103
Fax: (231) 599-2981
Email: clerk@torchlaketownship.org
Office hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 12 noon

Treasurer
Sharon Schultz
Post Office Box 663
Eastport, MI 49627
Phone: (231) 599-2036, x107
Fax: (231) 599-2981
Email: treasurer@torchlaketownship.org
Office hours: Monday – Friday flexible hours or by appointment

Trustees:

Jason Merchant
Email: jmerchant@torchlaketownship.org

Alan Martel
Email: amartel@torchlaketownship.org

 
       
Torch Lake Township.

Street address: 2355 N US-31 | Kewadin, MI 49648
Mailing address: Post Office Box 713 | Eastport, MI 49627
Phone (231) 599-2036 | Fax (231) 599-2981
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