Township Supervisor
Ph: 847-464-4228
Township Supervisors Office
“Statutorily defined as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the township, an Illinois Township Supervisor is positioned to fulfill a key leadership role on the township team as the manager of a financial affairs in the township, coordinator of Township programs, and administrator of day-to-day activities in the office”.
In addition, A SUPERVISOR is:
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A voting member and chair of the board of trustees (60 ILCS 1/80-15)
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Administrator of the General Assistance Program.
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The treasure of all township funds including general assistance, cemetery funds, water system funds and road and bridge funds. (60 ILCS 1/70-25)
Mike McMahon

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Township Supervisor's Office:
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Mike McMahon,
Township Supervisor
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Plato Township Supervisor's Office:
10N924 Rippburger Road, Elgin, IL 60124
Ph: 847-464-4228 | 847-654-7787
Brief Bio
My short background is, I am a retired City of Chicago Fireman and retired business owner.
I grew up in unincorporated Lombard and after a career as a fireman we escaped the city and moved to Plato Township 9 years ago. (This is a great place)
As the Plato Township Supervisor, I am 100% here to represent the citizens of Plato Township.
Any concern please feel free to contact me via email or phone.
As Township Supervisor “some” of my duties are.
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Communication’s
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Q&A
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Emails
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Phone
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Website development and maintenance
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Community involvement
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CEO and member of the township board of trustees.
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General Assistance.
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Treasure of the Township.
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Budgets, Bills, auditing, bookkeeping.
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Networking with other Townships.
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Attend local meetings (School board, community events etc.)
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Set agendas.
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Work with and/or in opposition of Kane County officials on behalf of the citizens of Plato.
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Work with and/or in opposition of State representatives on behalf of the citizens of Plato.
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Maintain Township database.
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Public Relations.
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Responsible for Plato Park. (mostly via an IGA with our road district)
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Negotiate in the interest of the citizens of Plato and enter into contracts for the Township.
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Maintain public records, paper & digital.
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Work closely with our Highway Department.
