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Welcome to Joliet Township
Welcome to the official website of Joliet Township Government. As your local government, we are dedicated to serving and supporting all members of our community. Here, you will find a wealth of information on township services, community programs, and opportunities for civic engagement. Whether you are seeking to learn about our history, connect with local officials, or access important documents, our website is designed to be your go-to resource.
Meet Your Township Officials
Joliet Township officials are elected by the members of the community every 4 years and serve a 4-year term.
The Supervisor is the chief executive officer of the township. They are responsible for the township funds and serve as treasurer of the funds, recording all transactions in an official book. They file a statement of the financial status of the township with the township clerk. Published reports are required as supervisor of general assistance and treasurer of the Road and Bridge fund.
The Town Clerk is the custodian of all records, books, papers, certificates, oaths, and official documents of the township. The Clerk must give official notice of the annual town meeting, special meetings, and certain elections. Also, as District Clerk for the highway commissioner, they give specific election notices for tax limits, bond issues, etc. They annually certifies to the County Clerk the amount of taxes required to be raised for all township purposes.
The Highway commissioner directs the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads and bridges within the township. They also let contracts, employ labor, and purchases materials and machinery. The highway commissioner must make monthly reports. A portion of the tax levied by the township highway commissioner is given to the municipalities within his district.
The Township Assessor is an elected official who determines property values for tax purposes. The Assessor does not estimate or compute the real estate taxes, does not send out tax bills, and does not collect property taxes. The assessor is responsible for the fair and equitable assessment of all parcels in their jurisdiction.
The Township Trustees are also known as Town Auditors. Four Trustees are elected along with the Supervisor and Town Clerk; they comprise the Town Board of Auditors.
The board examines the accounts of the Supervisor's and the Highway Commissioner's accounts for all monies received and paid out.
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