09/26/2025
Key Responsibilities of an Indiana Township Trustee
Township Assistance and Relief: Trustees oversee the distribution of financial and material aid to residents experiencing hardship, assisting with needs like housing, utility bills, food, and burial expenses.
Fire Protection and Emergency Services: Many townships contract with or provide fire and ambulance services, which are managed by the trustee.
Cemetery Maintenance: Trustees are responsible for the upkeep of township cemeteries.
Property Management: They manage all township property interests and are responsible for tasks such as maintaining records and ensuring public access to them.
Financial Management: Trustees are responsible for receiving and paying out township funds, managing the budget, and keeping detailed records of financial activities.
Record Keeping and Meetings: They must maintain written records of official proceedings and attend all meetings of the Township Board, the township's legislative body.
Noxious W**d Control: Trustees also handle the removal of noxious weeds within the township.
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