Joliet Township Government Elections Lottery

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Local Elections for Joliet Township Government Positions are set for April 2013.  Along with Local City Council positions, Township Positions are up for elections as well.

On January 2, 2013, a lottery is to take place for ballot position on the April 2013 Elections Ballot.

Positions up for elections are:

• Township Supervisor
• Township Highway Commissioner
• Assessor
• Clerk
• Trustees

Joliet Township Trustees hold 4-year positions.

The Board of Trustees serves as the legislative branch of Joliet Township government. Every Illinois Township elects four trustees at-large and a supervisor who together comprise the Township Board. Each member has one vote on all issues brought before the Board.

In their capacity as legislative officers, the Trustees:

• Adopt the annual township budget and appropriation ordinance, the general assistance budget and the road district budget.
• Responsible for approving all township expenses and auditing bills submitted for payment by the highway commissioner