Village Clerk

A position appointed by the Village Council, the Village Clerk/Treasurer takes on many responsibilities. The Village Clerk is the official record keeper of the Village; all documents, official bonds, papers, files, additional records, and the corporate seal are her jurisdiction.

Clerk Responsibilities

Additionally, the Clerk's responsibilities include:

Serves as clerk to the Village Council. Calls roll, records official proceedings and authenticates public records.
Assures that all records of the Village including contracts, deeds, easements, minutes of meetings and other official documents are maintained and that legally acceptable procedures are consistently applied.
Responsible for administering oaths of office.
Certifies all ordinances and resolutions enacted by the Village Council and handles issues regarding Village legislation.
Participates in meetings, conferences, seminars and professional organizations to keep acquainted with requirement changes, technology and approaches to public financial and record management.

The Clerk also holds the responsibility of putting together the Council Packets each month, and managing council meeting agendas. To have an item added to a council meeting agenda, please submit the information to the Clerk's Office by 2pm on the Wednesday before the council meeting.

Meet the Clerk

Michelle Bieri brings 15 years of municipal government experience and a strong commitment to public service to the Clerk's Office.
Before joining our team, Michelle served the County Newaygo County as Deputy Treasurer and Equalization Clerk. In those roles, she gained extensive experience in municipal finance, tax administration, and property assessment. During her time with the county, Michelle also earned her Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) Assessor Certificate, demonstrating her dedication to expanding her knowledge and serving her community with professionalism.
Prior to her work at Newaygo County, Michelle spent five years with the Village of Hesperia, where she served as Deputy Clerk and Treasurer. Her experience in multiple municipal offices has given her a well-rounded understanding of local government operations and the importance of providing responsive, accurate service to residents.
Michelle enjoys helping members of the community and takes pride in making local government accessible and efficient. Her broad background in municipal administration, finance, and assessment makes her a valuable asset to the Clerk's Office.