Clerk

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Township Clerk is responsible for maintenance and custody of official Township records; the general ledger including accounts payable and payroll; utility billing; recording, publishing and maintaining township meeting minutes; regular and special meeting notices; election administration; preparation of financial statements; and maintaining the Book of Oaths and the ordinance books. The Clerk serves as the appointed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator.
 

Elections

Election administration includes conducting all elections within the township at the National, State, County and Township levels and for local school districts, libraries and special elections. The Clerk is responsible for maintaining the list of registered voters. Additionally, Absentee Ballots are requested through the Clerk's Office.

Upcoming Election

A Special Election for the Brighton Area Fire Authority and the Howell Public School District will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.  Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Electors who wish to obtain an absent voter ballot for this election may download an application or contact the Clerk's Office at 810.229.0560.  Absent voter applications will automatically be mailed out to those voters who have requested to be on the permanent absent voter application list. 



 Other

The Clerk's office coordinates the scheduling of all functions at the township hall. Besides the various Township Board, Commission, and Committee meetings, meetings for homeowner, civic and other non-profit groups.The Clerk’s office also handles the large item drop-off day, some communications (newsletter), issuance of Solicitor’s Permits, and cemetery lot sales.

Election Results





Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)


To submit a Freedom of Information Act request please fill out our online form here.

Forms

  1. Absent Voter Ballot Application-May 7 2019 Special Election
  2. Building Reservation Form (PDF)
  3. Committee Application (PDF)
  4. Election Inspector Application (PDF)
  5. Enhanced Electronic Records Request Application (PDF)
  6. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Form (PDF)
  7. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Procedures and Guidelines (PDF)
  8. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Written Public Summary (PDF)
  9. Request to be Placed on the Permanent Absent Voter List (PDF)
  10. School District Map (PDF)
  11. School District Voting Precinct Map (PDF)
  12. Voting Precincts Map (PDF)