The township treasurer collects property taxes for the township, schools, the county and other tax levying entities and invests surplus funds. Board members also perform other duties as directed by the township board. Township boards frequently delegate managerial responsibilities to the supervisor. Your township government welcomes citizen involvement. Many township programs and services rely on volunteers.
Citizens serve on appointed boards or commissions that decide important public issues.
Some townships hold Annual Meetings where electors directly participate in decisions allowed by law. Democracy is government by the people. While township boards are lawfully responsible for township governance, the township board needs to hear the perspective and views of residents on many issues. Keeping abreast of township issues and providing your viewpoint on issues is essential to township success. Gaines Township Gaines Charter Township is a community which places a high value on family life, good moral standards, a sense of community and a desire to enrich the lives of all its residents.