Richland Township Board of Trustee Minutes:
We are currently in the process of moving the minutes. Minutes from 2018, 2017 and parts of 2016 may be found under the "Board Minutes" tab. 2016 Board of Trustee Minutes |
Township Clerk
Renee Herhold
Deputy Clerk: Lisa Edgecomb 1180 N. Hemlock Rd. Hemlock, Michigan 48626 t: (989) 642-2097 f: (989) 642-5882 clerk@richlandtownshipmi.com Elections
The clerk's office also conducts all regular and special elections and maintains all Township voting records. The Township currently is divided into two voting precincts with a total of 3,000 registered voters. Voting for both precincts is held at the Richland Township Administration Office located at 1180 North Hemlock Road. Currently, the Township employs one full-time deputy. Approximately 20 election workers are trained to work at the elections under the supervision of the Township Clerk. Primary, General, Special, Township and School elections are conducted by the Township Clerk's Office. Voter registrations are kept on file in the Township Clerk's office. The deputy clerk currently updates all voter records. The Township is "on line" with the State of Michigan Qualified Voter File (QVF).
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Information
Responsibilities:
The Clerk's office maintains custody of all records, books and papers of the Township. This includes keeping the financial records and safeguarding the minutes of the board meetings, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by the Township Board. By direction of the Township Board the financial reporting and budgeting function has been delegated to the Fiscal Services Director. This portion of the Clerks responsibility is budgeted under the Fiscal Service's account but the responsibility of its accuracy and the withdrawal of bank funds require the signature of both the Clerk and Treasurer. Draft minutes of the Township Board meetings are available within 5 business days for review. Summaries of all meetings are published in a local newspaper. Minutes are uploaded onto this site when available. 
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Election and Voter Information
2020 Election
Richland Township Registered Voters-
With the passage of Proposal 3 in November of 2018, voting by absentee is now easier than ever as receiving an absentee ballot no longer requires voters to provide a reason for requesting an absentee ballot. The Richland Township Clerk's Office now maintains an Automatic Absent Voter List in order to assist voters with receiving ballots in a prompt manner. All voters on the Automatic Absent Voter List are automatically sent an absentee ballot application for each election scheduled in the Township of Richland. From this automatic absent voter list, absentee voter applications are mailed out 6-8 weeks prior to each election. If you would like to be placed on our Automatic Absent Voter List, forms are available at the Richland Township Office or by emailing the Richland Township Clerk at rhrichlandgov@gmail.com, with your name, address, and year of birth.
Richland Township Registered Voters-
With the passage of Proposal 3 in November of 2018, voting by absentee is now easier than ever as receiving an absentee ballot no longer requires voters to provide a reason for requesting an absentee ballot. The Richland Township Clerk's Office now maintains an Automatic Absent Voter List in order to assist voters with receiving ballots in a prompt manner. All voters on the Automatic Absent Voter List are automatically sent an absentee ballot application for each election scheduled in the Township of Richland. From this automatic absent voter list, absentee voter applications are mailed out 6-8 weeks prior to each election. If you would like to be placed on our Automatic Absent Voter List, forms are available at the Richland Township Office or by emailing the Richland Township Clerk at rhrichlandgov@gmail.com, with your name, address, and year of birth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find out which precinct I am in?
Your precinct number is on your voter ID card.
Where do I vote at?
Voting for all precincts is held at the Richland Township Administration Office located at 1180 North Hemlock Road.
Your precinct number is on your voter ID card.
Where do I vote at?
Voting for all precincts is held at the Richland Township Administration Office located at 1180 North Hemlock Road.
Polling Location (all precincts):
Richland Township Administration Office
1180 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock, MI
Cemeteries
There is one cemetery owned and maintained by Richland Township. Richland Township Cemetery is located in the 15000 Block of Gratiot Road.
All calls regarding lot sales, burials, and foundations for markers should be made to the Richland Township Administration Office (989) 642-2097. The Township Clerk maintains the official record of the cemeteries.
All calls regarding lot sales, burials, and foundations for markers should be made to the Richland Township Administration Office (989) 642-2097. The Township Clerk maintains the official record of the cemeteries.
