SUPERVISOR - 231-533-8003 Ext. 3

The Forest Home Township Supervisor is an elected position with a four-year term.  The Supervisor moderates board and annual meetings, is the secretary to the Township Board of Review, and serves as the Township’s legal agent.  The Supervisor is required to maintain records of supervisor’s office, develop the Township budget, appoint members to various boards and commissions.

CLERK - 231-533-8003 Ext. 1

The Clerk is responsible for maintaining current and accurate registration of voters and for supervising and conducting all Township, State, National, and School elections. The Clerk is also responsible for recording all actions, proceedings, resolutions and ordinances of the Township Board. The Clerk is responsible for preparing notices, and minutes of Board meetings and otherwise maintaining accurate records and files of Township proceedings and transactions.

The clerk also maintains a general ledger, prepares financial statements, and delivers tax certificates to the Township supervisor and the County clerk. The clerk also keeps the Township book of oaths, is the Chair of the Township election commission and must appoint a deputy. These are all statutory duties required by the State.

TREASURER - 231-533-8003 Ext. 2

The Treasurer is responsible for collecting real and personal property taxes, collecting delinquent personal property tax, collecting mobile home specific tax, keeping an account of receipts and expenditures, issuing Township checks, depositing revenues in approved depositories, and investing Township funds in approved investment vehicles. The Treasurer must post a surety bond and appoint a deputy.

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