Center Township of Howard County
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    • Home
    • About
      • Township Goverment
      • The Township Trustee
      • The Township Board
    • Township Services
      • Township Assistance
      • Hand Up Food Pantry -NEW!
      • Residency Eligibility
      • Income Eligibility
      • What Documents to Bring
      • Payee Program
      • Howard County Trustees
    • Township Forms
    • Services & Events
      • Somers Park
      • Community Service Bldg.
      • Puckett Cemetery
    • Continuous Resources
      • Community Food Pantries
      • Free Transportation
      • Community Svc Partners
      • Community Links
      • Community Expo 2024
Center Township of Howard County
  • Home
  • About
    • Township Goverment
    • The Township Trustee
    • The Township Board
  • Township Services
    • Township Assistance
    • Hand Up Food Pantry -NEW!
    • Residency Eligibility
    • Income Eligibility
    • What Documents to Bring
    • Payee Program
    • Howard County Trustees
  • Township Forms
  • Services & Events
    • Somers Park
    • Community Service Bldg.
    • Puckett Cemetery
  • Continuous Resources
    • Community Food Pantries
    • Free Transportation
    • Community Svc Partners
    • Community Links
    • Community Expo 2024

About Us

What is Township Government Services

Township Government is a form of local government, considered the grass roots form of government because of its locality to the people it governs.  The township is under the stewardship of the Trustee who is elected every 4 years. Along with the trustee there is a advisory board which consist of three members, who are also elected.  

What do townships actually do?

Townships are responsible for several duties that are stated in the Indiana Code but some of Township Trustee's main responsibilities include :

  • Townships Assistance
  • Fire Protection
  • Weed Control
  • Care of Abandoned Cemeteries 
  • Public Park Maintenance


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