• We elect 2 township legislators, required to vote on all issues
• Responsible for Township’s fiduciary health
• Other duties as assigned by Township Board

Trustees play a crucial role in policy-making and legislative functions. They review and vote on township ordinances, engage in strategic planning, and address constituent concerns, balancing local needs with legal mandates.  Responsibilities assumed by the trustees are often for purposes of expedience or taken up because of a particular individual’s interest and/or expertise in a certain area. Additionally, they initiate the ordinance process by drafting proposals that align with state law and community standards.  Further, a trustee is an individual placed in a position of public trust with fiduciary responsibilities to manage the affairs of the township for the best interests of the public. Lastly, the trustees have the responsibility to attend township board meetings, participate in decisions and deliberations, and to investigate and study important decisions before voting as they take very seriously their responsibility to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the public they serve.

The term of office for all township officials is four years. 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. (MCL 168.363) The deputy supervisor (MCL 41.61(2)), deputy clerk (MCL 41.69) and deputy treasurer (MCL 41.77) must take the oath after their appointment and before entering into office. In addition, the township clerk (MCL 41.69) and the township treasurer (MCL 41.77) are required to be bonded. The clerk (MCL 41.69) and the treasurer (MCL 41.77) must each appoint a deputy. The deputy clerk and deputy treasurer must also be bonded. The supervisor may appoint a deputy (MCL 41.61). 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