Township Trustee and Clerk Training is now a one-hour virtual training!

Iowa residents living in rural areas outside of incorporated cities rely on their local township government to provide a broad range of services, from vital functions such as fire protection to maintenance of public cemeteries and the resolution of fence disputes. Some townships may choose to provide other support such as emergency medical service, township halls, parks, libraries, community centers, and playgrounds.

The township clerk and the township trustees are the locally elected or appointed officials who are responsible for seeing that these services are delivered effectively and economically. Their job is important and they represent the heart of local government for township residents. However, many trustees and clerks assume their jobs with little or no training and experience. Seeing a need, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Office of State and Local Government Programs (OSLGP) began conducting township trustee and clerk workshops in the 1970s to help trustees and clerks understand their roles and responsibilities. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Community and Economic Development unit continues this long tradition with training for township and county officials, as well as, the publication of a guide of the key legal provisions and responsibilities of township trustees and clerks.

This one-hour training teaches administrative duties, information on Iowa Code, and provides a guide of the key legal provisions and responsibilities of township trustees and clerks. Learn more and register at bit.ly/TownshipTrusteesTraining.

Question please call the local extension office at 712-225-6196