Policy Makes Serving Plymouth Township Transparent

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, MI — There will be a clearer process in place for future openings on Plymouth Township’s various boards and commissions. Trustees recently approved a new policy that will make the process transparent from start to finish.

“We’re trying to encourage some new faces, people that felt they previously didn’t an opportunity to serve,” said Township Supervisor Kurt Heise. “We wanted to make the process more transparent.”

Trustee Jack Dempsey urged township officials to establish a policy. Now, it’s as simple as applying in person with the township clerk or online.

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Plymouth Township doesn’t currently have openings on any of its boards or commissions. But when one does occur, application and resumes will be reviewed for each position and Heise will make a recommendation to the board, which can approve or reject any candidate.

“Plymouth Township depends on our boards and commissions to make key decisions on zoning, planning, tax abatement, economic development, and hiring, to name a few,” said Heise. “We need responsible citizens with a commitment to our community to serve in these important roles.”

Boards and Commissions in the township include the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, Brownfield Authority, Civil Service Commission, and Board of Review.

Residents of Plymouth Township interested in serving on a board or commission may apply online at www.plymouthtwp.org, or in person at the Clerk’s Office, 9955 N. Haggerty, Plymouth Township.

Photo courtesy of Plymouth Township