Current News from the Clerk's Office
	MEET THE CLERK’S STAFF: Karen L. McArthur - Although Karen has officially retired she still acts as Jeannie's Deputy Clerk  and as our Elections Coordinator.  She will help out on a part time basis. She will maintain and update our voter files and help with major elections. We are very lucky she has agreed to continue assisting with elections. There is no one more informed about the election process.  If you have any questions concerning elections, she will be happy to help you.  Karen loves being part of the community we live in and wants to help everyone however she can. Susan Chesnutt - Bookkeeper.  Sue has been the Brandon Township Bookkeeper for over 10 years.  Sue processes all invoices for payment, handles inputting of cash receipts taken in by the Treasurer’s office, budgets, keeps files for Seymour Lake Cemetery updated and does the monthly bank balancing for 25 plus accounts.  You may also see Sue processing a passport application or two.  If you need a report printed regarding any of the funds maintained by the township or of the cemeteries, Sue is the person to contact and she looks forward to assisting you. Diana L. Bertapelle - Administrative Assistant.  Diana is a Brandon Township Resident for over 10 years.  She has been with the Clerk's office since August of 2009 having come from the Village of Ortonville where she served as a General Clerk for almost two years.  Diana also has experience as an election inspector.  Diana handles all Administrative functions for the Clerk's office such as preparing the board packets, publishing legal and meeting notifications, filing, answering phones and directing callers to the proper departments are just a few of her responsibilities. She also is acting Recording Secretary for the Brandon Township Board, the Brandon Township Planning Commission and the Brandon Township Zoning Board of Appeals.  She enjoys working with the public and greets residents at the window with a smile. If you hear laughter, you know you are in the right spot!

Duties Of The Clerk's Office

Statutory Duties

• Maintains custody of all township records
• Records and maintains township meeting minutes, posts all meeting notices
• Keeps township book of oaths and administers oaths
• Keeps township ordinance books
• Maintains general ledger
• Prepares warrants for township checks and signs all checks
• Prepares financial statements
• Delivers tax certificates to supervisor  prior to September 30
• Approves the hiring of certain staff
• Approves contracts
• Serves on assigned committees

Administers all Elections

• Plans, organizes, and oversees election activities
• Keeps voter registration files and conducts elections
• Makes address and names changes to current voters
• Cancels voters when they moved or become deceased
• Issues voter ID cards to all voters
• Maintains Voter Master Cards with signatures of all registered voters
• Updates voter history for all voters after each election
• Processes absentee ballots
• Prepares voting devices
• Supply precincts with necessary supplies for election day
• Proofs ballots
• Coordination of facilities for polling locations
• Trains Election Inspectors
• Issues, validates, and certifying petitions for local candidates and issues
• Relocates precincts boundaries

Non Statutory Duties

• Administers the Community Development Block Grant program
• Oversees the Edna Burton Senior Center and the SMART Vehicle Program, and the Senior Center Activity newsletter- Late Bloomers
• Processes Passports
• Administers liquor license permit applications
• Administers solicitation permit program
• Administers payroll, insurance, and all human resources
• Answers the general township telephone lines
• Notary Public

Cemetery Administration

• Prepares and maintains records
• Manages the sale of lots
• Prepares lot deeds
• Prepares legal documents for transfer of burial rights and other documents related to cemetery operations
• Maintains the cemeteries grounds

Solicitor Information

Please be aware that under the U.S. Constitution, the Township cannot prohibit door-to-door solicitation but we can and do attempt to regulate such activity.  The Township’s solicitation Ordinance, previously upheld by federal court, requires a permit from the Township Clerk (which the solicitor must carry) and restricts solicitation hours from 9:00am – 7:00 pm any day.  Homeowners not wanting solicitors may post a sticker or notice on their door, “Private Property – NO SOLICITORS.”  Stickers are available at most hardware stores. 

You may have your phone number listed on the national “Do Not Call” registry that will render the line off-limits to telemarketers.  Simply call 888.382.1222 or register on line.  Violators face fines up to $11,000.00.