The Newton Township Clerk's Office has administrative responsibility for Accounting and Elections. The Clerk's Office is the official record keeper for the Township and is charged with the responsibility of maintaining those records delegated to the Clerk's Office, including but not limited to: agendas, contracts, minutes, ordinances, special assessments and peddler’s permits.

The Clerk also serves as the Chief Elections Official for the Township and administers all elections, voter registrations, and maintenance of the Qualified Voter File. The Clerk serves as the chairperson for the Township's Election Commission.

The Township Clerks Office also maintains the records for the township  cemetery.

The Clerk's Office is also the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordinator for the community and all requests for information under the act should be directed to them.  FOIA forms are available here and the rates charged for these services are available