Township Clerk

Mary Walther Johnson

PO Box 33
Au Train MI 49806
(906) 361-2373
marywaltherjohnson@charter.net

Current Elected Term Expires: 11/2024

Township Clerk’s Statutory Duties:

Maintains custody of all township records
Maintains general ledger
Prepares warrants for township checks
Records and maintains township board meeting minutes
Keeps the township book of oaths
Responsible for most board special meeting notices
Publishes board meeting minutes (if taxable value is $85 million in 2018, annually indexed, or a charter township)
Keeps voter registration file and conducts elections
Keeps township ordinance book
Prepares financial statements
Delivers tax certificates to supervisor and county clerk by September 30
Must appoint a deputy
Must post a surety bond

In addition to the Statutory Duties noted above, our Township Clerk acts as liaison with township employees and subcontractors, maintains the Township website, is the payroll administrator, FOIA Coordinator, and shares responsibility of managing the Township Cemetery and social media accounts with the Township Supervisor.

The Au Train Township Clerk is also a Notary Public.

News / Notices

*FALL CLEAN-UP THIS SATURDAY! *

Au Train Township Fall Cleanup
Saturday, October 5th
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Where: Wood Island Landfill, MunisingYOU MUST PROVIDE NAME AND PROPERTY ADDRESS A LIMIT OF ONE TRUCK LOAD PER HOUSEHOLDPlease contact Supervisor, Michelle Doucette at 906/202-0070, with questions.TIRES (without rims) will be accepted, a MAXIMUM of 4 per household will be strictly enforced.MATTRESSES will be accepted, with a maximum of 1 per household.NO Construction materials accepted – wood remnants, roofing etc.NO Refrigerators, freezers or air conditioning units will be accepted (with or without freon).Additional items that WILL NOT be accepted: Ashes, brush, yard waste, leaves, propane tanks, batteries, engines or motors containing gas or oil, fuel tanks, air conditioning units, and drums of any size. NO HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCEPTED (gas, oil, paints, thinners, insecticides, anti-freeze or anything containing PCP’s).Wood Island Landfill
Munising MI

*Au Train Township – Employment Opportunity*

The Au Train Township is seeking applications for the Position of Zoning Administrator. This is a part-time self-paced position with a monthly salary to be determined. Must be willing to commit to educational opportunities. The Zoning Administrator plays a significant role in the continued development of our Community.

Submit your letter of interest and resume to our Supervisor no later than October 18, 2024. Email: michelledoucette@charter.net Or Mail: Au Train Township, Zoning Administrator Position, PO Box 33, Au Train MI 49806 Or Dropoff: N7569 Spruce St, Au Train MI in Clerk/Treasurer Office dropbox.

The Zoning Administrator Job Description can be found at autraintownship.gov > Zoning

Au Train Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mary Walther Johnson
Au Train Township Clerk
09/30/2024

*November 5th General Election Absentee Voter Ballot Information*
I expect to mail all Permanent Ballot Voters and those who requested a ballot for the November Election only, the 1st week of October. PLEASE NOTE: The post office cannot forward ballots. If you expect to be gone prior to mail date you need to make sure I have a current address on file. You can track your ballot status at www.michigan.gov/vote

For anyone wanting to vote absentee or participate in Early Voting Options – that information is also available at www.michigan.gov/vote

Questions, contact Clerk Johnson at marywaltherjohnson@charter.net or call (906)361-2373