Sharon Grech

Township Treasurer

Biography Details

  • Treasurer@somersettownship.org
  • 517-748-1134

Duties and Responsibilities

The Treasurer manages the township’s financial matters, oversees tax collection, and keeps track of revenues and expenditures. Below are the key duties and responsibilities for this position, listed by their character count.

Must appoint a deputy

Ensures continuity of operations by naming a second-in-command.

Must post a surety bond

Secures financial coverage to protect the township from liability.

Disburses township checks

Issues payment for approved expenses.

Collects delinquent personal property tax

Pursues overdue taxes on items such as machinery or equipment.

Collects real and personal property taxes

Collects taxes on land, buildings, and other taxable assets.

Deposits township revenues in approved depositories

Safely places collected funds into authorized banks or institutions.

Invests township funds in approved investment vehicles

Allocates the township’s finances into permitted investment options.

Keeps an account of township receipts/revenues and expenditures

Maintains accurate records of all income and spending.

Responsible for jeopardy assessments in collecting delinquest personal property tax

Applies early or accelerated measures to recover overdue personal property taxes.

Collects mobile home specific tax

Gathers tax revenue on mobile homes within the township.