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| Grant Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan www.granttwp.com |
| Township Officer Job Descriptions Township Treasurer |
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
In addition to the duties required by law, a township treasurer 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
a 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
r responsibilities
Understands how township policies and procedures are set.
Demonstrates knowledge of how ordinances are lawfully adopted and legally enforced.
Communicates effectively
Listens attentively
Works effectively with individuals, departments and committees to achieve desired outcomes.
Establishes appropriate contacts with banks, mortgage companies, insurance and investment firms
Possesses knowledge of what constitutes ethical behavior.
Manages adversity and hostility effectively
Delegates tasks appropriately
LEADERSHIP ABILITIES
Possesses vision, especially relative to the township's needs or potential.
Understands how to conduct 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
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
Demonstrates knowledge of uniform chart of accounts, generally accepted accounting practices and proper internal controls
Implements sound cash management procedures and proper handling of funds, including knowledge of investment
i instruments and legal limitations on investments
Understands elements of investment risks
Aware of what constitutes lawful township expenditures
Has ability to generate required financial reports and statements, which are accurate and timely
Understands the audit process
Possesses knowledge of the township budget and can project reasonable cash flows on an annual basis
Understands purchasing policies and the bid process
Demonstrates knowledge of general property tax administration process, including collection an distribution of tax revenues
Understands procedures for collecting personal property taxes
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
a 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
r responsibilities
Understands how township policies and procedures are set.
Demonstrates knowledge of how ordinances are lawfully adopted and legally enforced.
Communicates effectively
Listens attentively
Works effectively with individuals, departments and committees to achieve desired outcomes.
Establishes appropriate contacts with banks, mortgage companies, insurance and investment firms
Possesses knowledge of what constitutes ethical behavior.
Manages adversity and hostility effectively
Delegates tasks appropriately
LEADERSHIP ABILITIES
Possesses vision, especially relative to the township's needs or potential.
Understands how to conduct 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
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
Demonstrates knowledge of uniform chart of accounts, generally accepted accounting practices and proper internal controls
Implements sound cash management procedures and proper handling of funds, including knowledge of investment
i instruments and legal limitations on investments
Understands elements of investment risks
Aware of what constitutes lawful township expenditures
Has ability to generate required financial reports and statements, which are accurate and timely
Understands the audit process
Possesses knowledge of the township budget and can project reasonable cash flows on an annual basis
Understands purchasing policies and the bid process
Demonstrates knowledge of general property tax administration process, including collection an distribution of tax revenues
Understands procedures for collecting personal property taxes
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
- . Collects real and personal property taxes
- Keeps an account of township receipts (revenues) and
- Disburses township checks
- Deposits township revenues in approved depositories
- Invests township funds in approved investment vehicles
- Collects delinquent personal property tax
- Responsible for jeopardy assessments in collecting
delinquent personal property tax
- Collects mobile home specific tax
- Shall appoint a deputy
- Shall post a surety bond
| TREASURER'S STATUTORY DUTIES Salary $8,022.00 year Summer Taxes at $2.00 parcel |