Clerk

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Torch Lake Township Clerk

Mary Merchant 
Phone: (231) 599-2036
Fax: (231) 599-2981
Email: clerk@torchlaketownship.org  

Deputy Clerk: Jacqueline Pertersen
Email: deputyclerk@torchlaketownship.org

Statutory duties:

- Maintains custody of all township records
- Maintains double entry accounting records for all funds
- Prepares financial statements
- Prepares warrants for all township checks
- Records and maintains township meeting minutes
- Publishes Board meeting minutes
- Maintains the township book of oaths
- Posts special meeting notices
- Maintains voter registration records
- Conducts elections
- Maintains the township's ordinances book
- Appoints a deputy
- Posts a surety bond