Township Supervisor

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is set by each individual township board (or electors at annual meetings) and varies by township size and duties. Confirm current salary and meeting pay with your specific Township Clerk.

Minimum Qualifications / Legal Requirements

• Must be a registered and qualified elector of the specific township by the filing deadline.
• Constitutional oath of office.

Key Statutory Duties & Responsibilities

• Chief executive and administrative officer of the township (general law townships).
• Presides over township board meetings; full voting member on all board decisions.
• Carries out board policies and supervises day-to-day administration as authorized.
• Primary contact for township residents, county officials, and emergency management.
• Signs warrants, contracts, and official township instruments as provided by law.

Term & Election Cycle Notes

Four (4) year term. Typically on the same presidential/gubernatorial cycle as county officers. Next general election: November 2028 (confirm with Township Clerk).

How to Get on the Ballot

File with the local filing official (Township Clerk or County Clerk). Affidavit of Identity plus nominating petitions or $100 filing fee. Deadline is typically 4:00 p.m. on the 15th Tuesday before the August primary. Must be an elector of that township by the deadline.

Interested in Serving Clare County?

Before filing, talk to the Clare County Republican Party. We help conservative candidates understand the office, legal filing requirements, and campaign calendar.

Disclaimer: Informational summary of elected offices under Michigan law. Prepared for public education and candidate recruitment purposes. Confirm salaries, benefits, signature counts, and filing deadlines with the Clare County Clerk (or Township Clerk / Bureau of Elections as applicable).