CLERK

April 15, 2024: NOW HIRIING! Part Time Recording Secretary: 
East China Township is accepting applications for a Recording Secretary to record and transcribe the minutes for the Park Commission, Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.  Each Board generally meets one time per month in the evening, with the possibility of additional special meetings scheduled.  The Recording Secretary will take notes during the meeting and if necessary, use the Channel 6/ YouTube recording to transcribe the meeting into minutes. The Recording Secretary will work closely with the Township Clerk’s office.

Pay is $75 per meeting up to 2 hours, and $25 per hour for each additional hour of a given meeting.  Please send resumes to East China Township, 5111 River Road, East China MI 48054 ATTN: CLERK or email to clerk@eastchinatownship.org.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.



East China Township Clerk:

Sandra Smith 
810-765-8879  x 121
clerk@eastchinatownship.org

Deputy Clerk: Patricia Biebuyck 

Election results can be found on the St. Clair County Clerk's website HERE.

Clerk’s Statutory Duties include:

  • Maintains custody of all township records
  • Maintains general ledger
  • Prepares warrants for township checks
  • Records and maintains township meeting minutes
  • Keeps the township book of oaths
  • Responsible for regular and special meeting notices
  • Publishes board meeting minutes 
  • Keeps voter registration file and conducts elections
  • Chair of township elections commission
  • 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