Township Departments
Treasurer's Department - More Info

The citizens of the Charter Township of Chesterfield are our most important asset. The Treasurer’s Office oversees the billing and collection of Township, County, and School and State Education Taxes; processes payments and collections; prepares all special-assessment billings; oversees investment activities; collects Township receivable; and conducts daily banking. Our goal is to provide our citizens with the best possible government. Our mission is to maintain a knowledgeable, helpful, and courteous staff, be receptive to the needs and concerns of the public, and provide the public with prompt and efficient service. The Treasurer’s Office prepares and forwards 16,000 Winter and 16,000 Summer tax statements for property owners. The Treasurer’s Office is also responsible for collection of 12,000 quarterly water and sewer statements.

The Treasurer’s Office currently has 6 full time employees. Their positions and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

One Treasurer – The treasurer is an elected official who along with statutory duties oversees the Treasurer’s Department staff and their functions.

One Deputy Treasurer – The deputy treasurer is appointed by the treasurer, is the collection and investment coordinator and assists in the management of staff within the Treasurer’s Department

Four Clerical Assistants – Support staff for the Treasurer’s Office receives and balances all funds belonging to the Township, maintains inventory of Township personal property, maintains ledger for daily deposits, maintains mortgage company information and processes the daily sheet.