Opening on financial sustainability committee

By Lisa Brody

The Bloomfield Township financial sustainability committee has an opening, the board of trustees announced, and they are seeking one qualified candidate interested in serving in an advisory capacity.

The financial sustainability committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of trustees, advising the board on township financial issues. It meets on a quarterly basis to review investment returns and, when needed, on board agenda items. Committee membership includes the township supervisor, treasurer, one trustee, the finance director and three appointed township residents.

Qualified candidates include, but are not limited to, investment advisors, pension attorneys, accountants and actuaries with specific experience in public sector finances.

Compensation for appointment members is $150 per meeting. The term of the appointment is three years.

To be considered, applicants must be a township elector, 18 years of age or older, a U.S. citizen, and have been a resident of Bloomfield Township for at least 30 days. Applicants must write a letter of interest and submit a current resume. The board will review and consider submissions from all applicants and make a selection for appointment.

The letter of interest and resume must be submitted to the township Treasurer’s Office by 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023. Applications may be submitted by email or in-person at 4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302.

The office is open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The treasurer’s office phone number is 248-.33-.705.