Township Information
Government

Effective January 1, 1998, the Township of Vernon is governed by the Council-Manager Plan of the optional Municipal Charter Law.

The Township Council is elected by the residents of Vernon Township, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are appointed among the Council members, by the Council members. The Mayor only has the powers expressly vested by statute and Revised General Ordinances. The Deputy Mayor acts in place of the Mayor in the case of the Mayor's absence or disability.

The Township Manager is appointed in accordance with the Council-Manager form of government. The Manager is responsible to the Township Council for carrying out all policies established by it and the proper administration of all affairs of the Township within the jurisdiction of the Council.

The Township Clerk is appointed by the Council and serves as clerk to the Council and as secretary of any special legislative committees of the Council.

For more information from and about the Council, the Manager, the Clerk, and all other Vernon municipal departments and offices, please choose the appropriate "tab" at the top of this page.