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Torch
Lake Township Board
Township government is conducted by a township board consisting of five
members, depending upon the desires of the inhabitants and whether or
not the township has a population of over 5,000, over 3,000 unregistered
electors or is a charter township. The officers of the board are the Supervisor,
Clerk, Treasurer and two Trustees. The township board may also serve in
other specific capacities, such as a park or utility board.
The terms
of office for all township officials is four years. The terms commence
at 12 pm on November 20 following the November general election, provided
the newly elected officials qualify for office by that time. To qualify,
successful candidates must file any necessary bonds and take oaths of
office from the township Clerk or other officer qualified to administer
the oath. Other township officers authorized to administer the oath are
the Deputy Clerk, Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor.
The Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer and Trustees must take oaths of office
before entering into the duties of their offices. The Deputy Supervisor,
Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer must take oaths after their appointments
and before entering into office.
In addition, the township Clerk and the township Treasurer are required
to be bonded.
The Clerk and the Treasurer each appoint a deputy. The Deputy Clerk and
Deputy Treasurer must also be bonded. The Supervisor may appoint a deputy.
Deputy township officials are authorized to act as elected officials in
the event of an official's absence, sickness, death or other disability.
A deputy may not, however, vote as a member of the township Board. With
the official’s approval and the consent of the township Board, a
deputy may assist elected officials at any additional times agreed to
by the Board and the official. Deputies are not required to be residents
of the township, and may be paid compensation as determined by the township
Board.
Regular Monthly Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00
pm. View the 2021 Board meeting schedule.
Current
Board members:
Supervisor
Bob Cook
Phone: (231) 599-2036, extension 104
Cell: (231) 330-8978 (9 AM - 5 PM only)
Fax: (231) 599-2981
Email: supervisorcook@torchlaketownship.org
Office hours: By appointment
Clerk
Kathy Windiate
Phone: (231) 599-2036, x103
Fax: (231) 599-2981
Email: clerk@torchlaketownship.org
Office
hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 12 noon
Treasurer
Sharon Schultz
Post Office Box 663
Eastport, MI 49627
Phone: (231) 599-2036, x107
Fax: (231) 599-2981
Email: treasurer@torchlaketownship.org
Office hours: Monday – Friday flexible hours or by appointment
Trustees:
Jason Merchant
Email: jmerchant@torchlaketownship.org
Alan Martel
Email: amartel@torchlaketownship.org
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