The Township Trustee acts as the Township Executive. This position is an elected position and is a four year term. The job duties of the trustee include:
- Manages all township property
- Receives and pays out of township funds, keeping an itemized and accurate account of township affairs
- Administers township assistance to qualifying residents under IC 12-20 and IC 12-30-4
- Receives and acts on vegetation complaints under IC 15-16-8
- Arranges for care and maintenance of abandoned cemeteries under IC 23-14
- Provides and maintains township parks and community centers under IC 36-10
- Keeps township records open for public inspection
- Attends all meetings of the township board
- Administers oaths when necessary
- Serves as a notary public
- Files annual financial reports and personnel reports under IC 5-11-13
The current Township Trustee is Michelle Bright. Michelle has been in office since March 2012, and her current term ends December 31, 2023.