The Township Clerk is the keeper of all Township records except for active General Assistance cases. The Clerk is required to keep accurate records of all Township Board meetings and maintain records of the Board?s executive sessions. The Clerk serves as the Local Election Authority and is responsible for accepting petitions concerning Township elections and/or referendums. The Clerk is responsible for posting and publishing legal notices, including notices for the Highway Commissioner. The Clerk also maintains all records for the Highway Commissioner and must witness bid openings for both the Township and the Highway Commissioner. The Township Clerk is vital to the operation of a well run Township.