Trustee

Lake Township government is composed of three Trustees and one Fiscal Officer. The Trustees and Fiscal Officer are elected by Township residents to a term of four years.

The Fiscal Officer by law is independent of the Trustees and is responsible for recording township proceedings; keeping accurate records of township financial accounts and transactions, creating statements of receipts and expenditures. The Fiscal Officer's duties also include administering oaths of office, certifying Township affidavits, issuing checks, preparing payrolls, and recording Township boundary changes. The Fiscal Officer assists the Trustees and Department heads in formulating appropriations and a Township Budget.

The Lake Township Trustees are the legislative and administrative authority for the Township. This authority is multi-faceted and carries with it governmental decisions responsible for the health, safety and welfare of each and every Township resident. The Township Trustees duties and functions include oversight and administration of.