| Grant Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan www.granttwp.com |
| Township Officer Job Descriptions Township Supervisor |
TRUSTEE'S STATUTORY DUTIES
Salary $127.00 per meeting
Salary $127.00 per meeting
- Township legislator, required to vote on
all issues
- Responsible for township's fiduciary
health
- Other duties as assigned by board
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- Develops township budget
- Appoints some commission members
- Member of elections commission
- May call special meetings
- May appoint a deputy.
- Moderates board and annual meetings
- Chief assessing officer (if certified)
- Secretary to Board of Review
- Township's legal agent
- Maintains records of supervisor's office
- Responsible for tax allocation board budget (if
applicable)
| SUPERVISOR'S STATUTORY DUTIES Salary $9,091.00 year (without assessor designation) |
In addition to the duties required by law, a township supervisor will benefit from developing skills and knowledge in
several core areas:
TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT OPERATION
Demonstrates knowledge about township (general law or charter) government responsibilities - functions and powers.
Identifies the major functions of each branch of government - local state and federal - along with their relationship to one
another.
Understands the statutory duties and responsibilities of the office of township supervisor.
Aware of the roles and responsibilities of other elected and appointed offices in the township.
Demonstrates knowledge of the various committees, boards and commissions serving the township, including their roles
and responsibilities.
Understands how township policies and procedures are set.
Demonstrates knowledge of how ordinances are lawfully adopted and legally enforced.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Communicates effectively
Listens attentively
Works effectively with individuals, departments and committees to achieve desired outcomes.
Possesses knowledge of what constitutes ethical behavior.
Manages adversity and hostility effectively.
LEADERSHIP ABILITIES
Possesses vision, especially relative to the township's needs or potential.
Leads effective board meetings and is knowledgeable about parliamentary procedure
Possesses effective policy-making skills and decision making skills
Utilizes consensus-building techniques
Possesses persuasive/influential abilities
Motivates others to achieve desired outcomes
Utilizes public relations skills to position to township positively
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Makes decisions consistent with desired outcomes
Utilizes strategic planning to attain objectives
Develops and oversees the budget
Understands purchasing policies and the bid process
Possesses knowledge of personnel administration
Understands the collective bargaining process including legal framework (only applicable to some townships)
Negotiates issues and contracts effectively
TOWNSHIP ISSUES
Possesses knowledge about current issues affecting townships
Aware of legal matters that could impact the township
Understands the elements of risk management
Aware of financial matters affecting the township, including revenue sources
Possesses knowledge about land use
Understands the planning and zoning process
Possesses knowledge of township services and their policy implications
several core areas:
TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT OPERATION
Demonstrates knowledge about township (general law or charter) government responsibilities - functions and powers.
Identifies the major functions of each branch of government - local state and federal - along with their relationship to one
another.
Understands the statutory duties and responsibilities of the office of township supervisor.
Aware of the roles and responsibilities of other elected and appointed offices in the township.
Demonstrates knowledge of the various committees, boards and commissions serving the township, including their roles
and responsibilities.
Understands how township policies and procedures are set.
Demonstrates knowledge of how ordinances are lawfully adopted and legally enforced.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Communicates effectively
Listens attentively
Works effectively with individuals, departments and committees to achieve desired outcomes.
Possesses knowledge of what constitutes ethical behavior.
Manages adversity and hostility effectively.
LEADERSHIP ABILITIES
Possesses vision, especially relative to the township's needs or potential.
Leads effective board meetings and is knowledgeable about parliamentary procedure
Possesses effective policy-making skills and decision making skills
Utilizes consensus-building techniques
Possesses persuasive/influential abilities
Motivates others to achieve desired outcomes
Utilizes public relations skills to position to township positively
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Makes decisions consistent with desired outcomes
Utilizes strategic planning to attain objectives
Develops and oversees the budget
Understands purchasing policies and the bid process
Possesses knowledge of personnel administration
Understands the collective bargaining process including legal framework (only applicable to some townships)
Negotiates issues and contracts effectively
TOWNSHIP ISSUES
Possesses knowledge about current issues affecting townships
Aware of legal matters that could impact the township
Understands the elements of risk management
Aware of financial matters affecting the township, including revenue sources
Possesses knowledge about land use
Understands the planning and zoning process
Possesses knowledge of township services and their policy implications