Michael L. Wernette

- A road commissioner is an elected or appointed official responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and operation of county roads and transportation infrastructure in Michigan.
- Road commissioners serve on a county road commission board, which governs county road agencies.
- In counties with elected road commissioners, commissioners generally serve six-year staggered terms.
- Candidates for elected road commissioner positions must be qualified electors and residents of the county they serve.

An official who oversees county roads and transportation infrastructure.

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Allitta Hren

- A county commissioner is an elected member of a county board of commissioners, which serves as the main governing body of county government in Michigan.
- County commissioners approve county budgets, spending plans, contracts, and financial policies.
- Most county commissioners in Michigan are elected from individual districts within the county.
- County commissioners generally serve two-year or four-year terms, depending on the county structure and local rules.
- Candidates must be qualified electors and residents of the county and district they represent.

An official who oversees county finances, services, and local government policies.

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- A township treasurer is an elected township official responsible for managing township finances and maintaining custody of township funds.
- Township boards in Michigan generally consist of the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and either two or four trustees, depending on the township’s population.
- Township treasurers are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire township rather than individual districts.
- Township treasurers serve four-year terms. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter and resident of the township for at least 30 days before the election.

An official who manages township funds, taxes, and financial records.

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Randy LaPreze

Patti McNeilly

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Kayla Iltis

- A township trustee is an elected member of the township board and serves as a legislative and policy-making official in township government.
- Township trustees help develop, review, and vote on township ordinances, resolutions, budgets, contracts, and other township business.
- Township boards in Michigan generally consist of the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and either two or four trustees, depending on the township’s population.
- Trustees are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire township rather than specific districts.
- Township trustees serve four-year terms. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter and resident of the township for at least 30 days before the election.

A township board member who votes on local budgets, policies, and local services.

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Wendy Nystrom

Payten G. Briolat

- A township supervisor is an elected official who serves as the chief executive officer of a township government in Michigan.
- The township supervisor presides over township board meetings and helps oversee the administration of township operations and services.
- Township boards in Michigan generally consist of the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and either two or four trustees, depending on the township’s population.
- Township supervisors are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire township rather than individual districts.
- Township supervisors serve four-year terms. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter and resident of the township for at least 30 days before the election.

An official who leads township government and oversees local operations.

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Karen A. Heilig

- A township clerk is an elected township official responsible for maintaining official township records and overseeing administrative functions.
- Township boards in Michigan generally consist of the supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and either two or four trustees, depending on the township’s population.
- Township clerks are elected at-large, meaning they represent the entire township rather than specific districts.
- Township clerks serve four-year terms. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter and resident of the township for at least 30 days before the election.

An official who manages township records, elections, and official documents.

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Ben Ambrose

Clyde Welford

Jamie Hill

- A U.S. representative is an elected member of the United States House of Representatives, one of the two chambers of Congress.
- U.S. representatives introduce, debate, amend, and vote on federal legislation affecting the entire country.
- Michigan is represented by 13 members in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- U.S. representatives serve two-year terms and may run for reelection without term limits. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and a resident of the state they represent.
- Members of the House of Representatives receive a salary of approximately $174,000 per year.

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