The Treasurer for the City of Brown City is an elected two year position with elections occurring on even numbered years.
Shall have custody of all moneys, bonds, notes, leases and evidences of value belonging to the City.
Shall appear in District and/or Circuit Court as the official agent for the City of Brown City, duly authorized to act on it’s behalf.
Shall be the ex officio tax collector and shall perform collection duties, including the filing of cases in Small Claims and/or District Court for collection of delinquent personal property taxes.
The City Treasurer’s office is responsible for the City, School, and County Tax collection.
The paid tax receipts are posted using software that is connected to Sanilac County.
Every March the delinquent property tax rolls are sent to Sanilac County to collect.
The treasurer’s office is responsible for the collection process of the delinquent personal property tax.
Name changes are processed throughout the year and tax bills are mailed twice a year.
As funds are collected, the Treasurer’s office distributes the amounts to the appropriate entity.
For the most current duties of the Treasurer, refer to the City of Brown City’s Charter which outlines many of the duties.