Most of the duties of the treasurer are regulated and dictated by the State of Michigan.

Some of the duties and responsibilities of the Schoolcraft Township Treasurer include:

• Receive and take charge of all funds belonging to the Township or which are required by law to be paid into the Township treasury
• Pay over and account for the funds according to law or Township board decision
• Collect real property, personal property, and mobile home specific taxes and disburse those taxes to the appropriate taxing entities on a timely basis
• Collect and perform jeopardy assessments on personal property taxes
• Invest Township funds in approved investment vehicles
• Maintain accurate records of all income, receipts, and disbursements
• Deposit all receipts in the Township depository or depositories