- The Clerk prepares minutes for every meeting of the Board and the Annual Town MeetingĀ (not committee meetings).
- The Clerk prepares agendas for every meeting of the Board.
- The Clerk is Deputy Registrar and registers voters.
- Ther Clerk is the Clerk of the Town of Palos and the Clerk of the Road District.
- The Clerk oversees the Records Disposal which is done every year in January. This is done through the Local Record Commission in Springfield, Illinois.
- Mail-in ballot applications are provided to the residents of the township by the clerk in every election.
- The Clerk's office is responsible for a listing of the voting places, provided by Cook County, for early voting in each election.
- The Clerk certifies the Township and Road District budget and tax levy yearly.
- The Clerk is a notary for any resident that needs that service.
- The Clerk is in charge of the Annual Town Meeting and the Clerk does the entire preparation for this meeting.
- The Clerk helps candidates applying for the Township of Illinois scholarships which are given out annually.
- The Clerk can reigster voters at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
- The Clerk sets up Deputy Registrar Training sessions (when necessary).