Clerk/Elections
Wendy Hoeksema, Clerk Office Hours Monday-Friday 9 AM- Noon
*APPT as necessary
(231)267-5141 ex 24
[email protected]
Amanda Fenlon, Deputy Clerk Notary by APPT *free to Township residents*
231-267-5141 ex 25
[email protected]
Public Correspondence Policy
Whitewater Township values public input and strives to be transparent in how we handle written comments and emails.
How Correspondence Is Handled
• All correspondence about township business becomes part of the public record.
• Comments may be shared with the appropriate board or commission, but not all will appear in meeting packets.
Meeting Packets
• Packets include documents directly related to agenda items.
• Due to high volumes, not all emails or letters can be included.
Meeting Minutes
• Only comments made during the meeting (spoken aloud) are included in the official minutes.
• Emails or letters are not automatically added unless discussed at the meeting.
Access to Public Comments
• All correspondence is available upon request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Questions?
Contact the Clerk’s Office
Whitewater Township values public input and strives to be transparent in how we handle written comments and emails.
How Correspondence Is Handled
• All correspondence about township business becomes part of the public record.
• Comments may be shared with the appropriate board or commission, but not all will appear in meeting packets.
Meeting Packets
• Packets include documents directly related to agenda items.
• Due to high volumes, not all emails or letters can be included.
Meeting Minutes
• Only comments made during the meeting (spoken aloud) are included in the official minutes.
• Emails or letters are not automatically added unless discussed at the meeting.
Access to Public Comments
• All correspondence is available upon request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Questions?
Contact the Clerk’s Office
Freedom of Information Act Policies and Forms (effective May 12, 2020)
(PDFs open in new window)
Public Inspection of Records Policy
Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
Form - FOIA Request for Public Records
Form - FOIA Request Detailed Cost Itemization
FOIA Appeal Form - To Appeal a Denial of Records
FOIA Appeal Form - To Appeal an Excess Fee
