Lexington Township

Stark County, Ohio

TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT

Township government consists of three Trustees and a Township Clerk, who are each elected to four-year terms. The terms are staggered so that two each are elected every two years, either one Trustee and the Clerk or two of the Trustees are elected.

The Board of Township Trustees is the overall governing body of the Township. They decide issues of Township Policy and are responsible for all expenditures of township funds. They also hire all employees of the township.

Their authority is limited to only those specific duties which are delegated by State Law. Unlike cities and villages, townships do not have the authority to pass laws.

Many of the specific services commonly associated with local governments are actually under the legal jurisdiction of the County and State government. These may include animal control, environmental protection, public health and maintenance of State and County roadways, ( even if they are located within the Township).

The Township Clerk is the Fiscal Officer of the Township. The duties include receiving and depositing all money received by Zoning fees, Road permits, and all tax money paid to the township. Preparing and paying all bills of the township, including all payroll. All contracts and purchases must be appropriated and certified by the Clerk. Also, all Federal and State tax deposits, quarterly reports, and annual W2's. The Clerk must also record the minutes of all meetings.

Township Officials are always available to assist citizens with problems dealing with the township, county, state and federal government.

You will find that township government offers more personal service, more attention to individual needs and a better understanding of local problems than any other unit of government. And it does this at less cost.

Regular Township meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the township fire station, 14555 Gaskill Drive NE. Work sessions and special meetings are announced in advance. The public is invited and encouraged to attend these meetings.

Contact information:

Lexington Township Government, 14555 Gaskill Drive NE, Alliance, OH 44601.
Township Office: (330) 823-7627
Clerk: (330) 821-6183
Fax: (330) 821-8361