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Township Trustee Duties: All members of the board—including the trustees—have an equal vote and share the same public trust. A trustee does not have individual executive authority outside of what is formally delegated to them by the full township board Duties Include:· Serving as township legislators, setting policy and direction for the township· Ensuring mandated governmental functions are funded and provided · Adopting/amending ordinances and providing their enforcement· Deciding and budgeting for optional governmental programs and services, determining township ownership and use of property and facilities, ensuring township complies with all mandated financial laws, rules and procedures, including providing the audit, and setting internal policies, hiring and creating job descriptions· Responsible for township’s fiduciary health through maintaining sufficient finances, avoiding unnecessary risks and avoiding “waste” (deterioration or loss of public assets)· Determining staffing needs and complying with applicable employment laws· Required to attend board meetings and vote on all issues(Source: Michigan Townships Association)