Franklin Force - Supervisor
Phone 616-691-8450
Fax 616-691-8804
email: supervisor@grattantownship.org
Township Supervisor's Statutory Duties
- Moderate board and annual meetings
- Secretary of Board of Review
- Township's legal agent
- Must maintain records of supervisor's office
- Responsible for tax allocation budget (if applicable)
- Develops township budget
- Appoints some commission members
- May call special meetings
- May appoint a deputy
Jim Fues - Clerk
616-691-8450
email: clerk@grattantownship.org
Township Clerks Statutory Duties
- Maintains custody of all township records
- Maintains general ledger
- Records and maintains township meeting minutes
- Keeps the township book of oaths
- Responsible for special meeting notices
- Develops township budget
- Keeps voter registration file and conducts elections
- Keeps township ordinance book
- Prepares financial statements
- Delivers tax certificates to supervisor and count clerk by September 30th
- Must appoint a deputy
- Must post a surety bond
- Notary Public
Sabrina Freeman - Treasurer
616-691-8450
email: treasurer@grattantownship.org
Township Treasurer's Statutory Duties
- Collects real and personal property taxes
- Receives all township revenues
- Deposits township revenues in approved depositories
- Invest township funds in approved investment vehicles
- Collect delinquent personal property tax
- Responsible for jeopardy assessments in collecting property tax
- Must appoint a deputy
- Must post a surety bond
Trustees
Paul Knoerl - Trustee
616-874-6753
email: paul.knoerl@comcast.net
Dennis Heffron - Trustee
616-691-8450
email: trustee@grattantownship.org
Duties
- Township legislators, required to vote on all issues
- Responsible for township's fiduciary health
- Other duties as assigned by board
MISSION STATEMENT
Grattan Township recognizes the responsibilities to each of its constituents. Grattan Township officials make this pledge as a statement of the Township's values and purpose as we conduct Township business. Grattan Township will strive to serve it's constituents with dependable and efficient service. The highest standards and lawfully executed service will be our goal. Grattan Township will strive to be a place where employees are encouraged to expand their knowledge and fulfill their individual potentials. One of the Township's premier goals is to be considered an invaluable work place by each of our employees. Grattan Township will strive to conduct its duties in a socially responsible, lawful manner, while maintaining a kind and courteous workplace. Grattan Township employees will always strive to utilize ethical practices and compassion for the needs of individuals requesting our assistance and to reflect those ideals in our Township decisions.