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Township Manager, Laketown Township, MI (pop. 6,192). Laketown Township is a growing Township in a thriving area located at a strategic midpoint between Holland and Saugatuck in beautiful West Michigan. Founded in 1858, Laketown Township is in Allegan County and encompasses 21.6 square miles. Laketown Township is known as being family oriented. Residents enjoy Laketown’s non-commercialized environment and its dozens of family-friendly outdoor recreational opportunities. 
 
Bountiful natural resources include 6 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, Laketown Beach, 1,000-acre Saugatuck Dunes State Park, seven (7) township parks, three (3) lakes, and 12 miles of non-motorized trails.  Additionally, the Township Board and staff are continually making improvements including adding two pickle ball courts recently. Laketown Township also owns and operates the renown historic Felt Mansion. Laketown Township is home to the unique and historic 100-cottage Castle Park built in the 19th century. Macatawa Park, another turn-of-the-century development, is where L. Frank Baum wrote the Wizard of Oz.
 
The Township provides a wide range of public services with a combined budget of $3 million, performed by seven full-time staff and multiple part-time and contractual staff. Laketown’ services include legislative, elections, parks, recreation, fire, cultural, downtown development authority, public improvements, and general administration. Municipal water and sewers are available to northern and southern portions of the Township through contractual agreements with neighboring communities. Laketown Township has a General Fund reserve of $1.4 million.
 
Laketown is a general law township. Its five-member board consists of a supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and two trustees — all elected officials have four-year terms. The Township Board is responsible for establishing policies, adopting the budget, appointing committee memberships, and hiring the Township Manager. 
 
The Township Manager reports directly to the Board, serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Township, and carries out directives and implements policies of the Board.  The Township Manager provides oversight and administrative support to the departments. The position is contractual. View the Job Description here. 
 
The successful candidate is required to have: 
 
Education: 
 
  • Bachelor's degree
 
Experience:
 
  • Five (5) years of administrative/supervisory experience in local government with responsibility for budgeting, personnel, purchasing, and human resources.
  • Knowledge of 
    • Principles and practices of public finance, including principles of fund accounting
    • Principles and practices of budget development and control
    • Principles and practices of public administration
    • Management and supervisory principles and practices
    • Principles and practices of media relations and presentation skills
    • Grant application and administration
  • Professional experience working with a policymaking board
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and consensus building 
  • Ability to strategically plan and implement complex and creative operational programs 
  • Ability to manage and/or oversee township infrastructure projects
  • Demonstrated integrity of, and accountability for, services provided by the Township 
  • Supervisory experience using collaborative management principles
 
Preferences: 
  • Preference to candidates with experience as a Township Manager, Deputy Township Manager, City Manager, or an Assistant City Manager in a comparably sized or larger organization
  • Graduate degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field preferred
  • Residency is not required yet preferred
 
The compensation range for the position is $115,000 – $140,000, negotiable, DOQ/E. The Township offers a generous benefit package that is competitive with the market. 
 
Apply online with résumé, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references (no references will not be contacted without prior notice). For questions, contact Ryan Cotton, MGT Approved Independent Executive Recruiter, at 847-380-3240 at Ext. 114. 
 
The comparative review of resumes will begin on September 27, 2024; Deadline is October 9th. Position open until filled. Candidates’ applications remain confidential until the semi-finalist stage. 

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
 

Posted: 2024-09-10

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