Clerk’s Statutory Duties

Record Keeping and Board Duties

Maintains custody of all township records, books, papers, the book of oaths, and the ordinance book.
Acts as secretary to the township board by recording, maintaining, and signing accurate meeting minutes.
Posts and publishes legal notices for regular and special board meetings.
Delivers all official records safely to a successor in office.

Financial Operations

Keeps the general ledger and opens separate accounts for each township fund.
Prepares warrants or signatures for all township checks and disbursements.
Reconciles financial records with the township treasurer and prepares financial statements for the board.
Delivers tax certificates to the supervisor and county clerk.

Elections and Administration

Appoints a deputy clerk and posts a required surety bond.
Maintains the voter registration database and oversees local, state, and federal elections.
Chairs the township board of election commissioners.

Pioneer Cemetery

The selling of plots, maps and burial information for Pioneer Cemetery is all handled in this office.
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Township Hall Rental

Grant Township taxpayers may rent the Township Hall through the clerk’s office.
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Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday
8:30am – 1:00pm
Calling ahead ensures the staff is available, prepared, and in the office to assist you.

989-469-3177 Ex. 2