About Boards, Commissions & Committees

2025 Board of Trustees and Committee Meeting Dates

Current vacancies include (as of February 4, 2025)

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> Housing Commission (1 member)

  • The Housing Commission has the authority to own and oversee the management of the subsidized rental housing at Countryside Manor, as well as Section 8 housing in the community.

> Park Lake Advisory Board (1 member)

  • The Board advises on the preservation of the natural habitat and integrity of Park Lake and the surrounding area for the improvement of environmental conditions, wildlife habitat, and recreational resources.

> Public Art Committee (6 members)

  • The Public Art Committee works to provide additional opportunities for creating attractive public spaces to be used and enjoyed by Township residents, workers, and visitors.

> Recreation Advisory Committee (1 member)

  • The Recreation Advisory Committee advises on possible recreation programming opportunities, Farmers Market events, and parks improvements.

> Road Committee (1 member)

  • The Road Committee advises the financing and maintenance of local streets in coordination with the Clinton County Road Commission.

> Senior Services Advisory Board (2 members)

  • The Senior Services Advisory Board advises on programs and facilities which promote the physical, social, and emotional well-being of our senior citizens.

> Zoning Board of Appeals (2 alternate members)

  • The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) must hear appeals from decisions by the Zoning Administrator, and may grant variances from the strict letter of the Zoning Ordinance if practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship would result in conforming with the Ordinance, provided the spirit of the Ordinance is observed, public safety is secured, and substantial justice is done. The ZBA cannot rezone property, grant use variances or special use permits, or amend the Zoning Ordinance.

Board of Review

Statutory Board

The Board of Review (BOR) examines and reviews the assessment roll for the current year as prepared by the Supervisor/Assessor. The BOR adds property omitted from the assessment roll, and corrects errors in names, descriptions of property, and the assessment and valuation of property. The Board also hears taxpayer appeals, and endorses the completed assessment roll.

Construction Board of Appeals

Statutory Board

The Construction Board of Appeals is responsible to hear appeals to decisions (including building permit denials) made by the Building Official and Construction Code variance requests.

Election Commission

Statutory Board

The Election Commission meets as often as needed to administer all Township elections; although, it must meet at least once every election to appoint Election Inspectors.

Housing Commission

Statutory Board

The Housing Commission has the authority to own and oversee the management of the subsidized rental housing at Countryside Manor, as well as Section 8 housing in the community.

Park Lake Advisory Board

Advisory Board

The Board advises on the preservation of the natural habitat and integrity of Park Lake and the surrounding area for the improvement of environmental conditions, wildlife habitat, and recreational resources.

Planning Commission

Statutory Board

The basic function of the Planning Commission is to make and adopt a plan for the Township’s land use development. The Commission is required to review any plats or subdivisions and make recommendations prior to Board action. In addition to private land use, it should consider the general location of major streets, public utilities, location of public buildings, and similar matters pertinent to governmental service.

Police & Fire Board

Advisory Board

The Police & Fire Board advises the operation of the Bath Township Police and Fire Departments.

Public Art Committee

Advisory Board

The Public Art Committee works to provide additional opportunities for creating attractive public spaces to be used and enjoyed by Township residents, workers, and visitors.

Recreation Advisory Committee

Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Committee advises on possible recreation programming opportunities, Farmers Market events, and parks improvements.

Road Committee

Advisory Board

The Road Committee advises the financing and maintenance of local streets in coordination with the Clinton County Road Commission.

Senior Services Advisory Board

Advisory Board

The Senior Services Advisory Board advises on programs and facilities which promote the physical, social, and emotional well-being of our senior citizens.

Sewer Board of Appeals

Statutory Board

The Sewer Board of Appeals considers appeals regarding deadlines for connecting to the sewer system and equivalent unit factors. The Board also considers deferral of connection fees for hardship applications, industrial cost recovery charges, and contractor license revocation.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Statutory Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) must hear appeals from decisions by the Zoning Administrator, and may grant variances from the strict letter of the Zoning Ordinance if practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship would result in conforming with the Ordinance, provided the spirit of the Ordinance is observed, public safety is secured, and substantial justice is done. The ZBA cannot rezone property, grant use variances or special use permits, or amend the Zoning Ordinance.