Clerk's Office

Statement of Responsibilities

The Township Clerk serves as the official record keeper for the Township.

Major Duties and Responsibilities - Township Code (60 ILCS 1/75)

• The Township Clerk shall record minutes of all proceedings of every Township meeting held in the Township and enter every order or direction and all by-laws, rules and regulations made by the electors at any Township meeting.
• Maintain all records, books and papers of the Township and file all certificates or oaths required by State statute.
• Administer all oaths of office for Township Officials.
• Serve as the Election Authority for all Township Elections.
• Annually certify to the County Clerk the amount of taxes required to be raised for all Township purposes.
• Ex Officio Clerk for the Highway Commissioner and shall have the powers and duties as provided in Article 6 of the Illinois Highway Code.
• Must be present at all bid openings for both the Township and the Road District.