Listed below are descriptions of the Town Council and other auxiliary boards that make up the government of the Town of Trail Creek.

If you feel that any of the boards or commissions mentioned would interest you or could benefit from your input, feel free to call the Town Hall at 872-2422 for more information on how you can get involved.

Although positions on the auxiliary boards are held until a members term expires, residents are welcome to make inquiries as to future availability of a position and to raise issues of concern at the monthly Town Council meeting.

The Trail Creek Town Council is made up of five members, representing each of the five wards. They exercise both the executive and legislative functions of the town. There is no limit to the number of terms they may serve. Town elections are held every four years and all candidates are voted on by all registered voters within the town.

The Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Trail Creek, an elected official, serves as the chief fiscal officer of the town. It is her/his duty to receive and disburse monies, keep financial accounts, maintain records, attend all meetings, issue licenses, administer oaths and take depositions. Town Clerk-Treasurers have also been given the power to solem

The Plan Commission consists of seven members. One is a member of the Park Board and one is a member of the Town Council. Plan Commission members are appointed by the Town Council for staggered four year terms. The Plan Commission will develop and adopt a Master Plan for the town and oversee the administration of this plan. They also hear and approve or disapprove all petitions for new or extended development within the Town of Trail Creek. All members serve without monetary compensation.

The Streets, Roads and Drainage Advisory Board is composed of five members appointed to four year terms by the Town Council. Each member of the Advisory Board must reside in his/her respective ward within the town, of which there are five. The Advisory Board will advise and assist the Street Commission and Town Council on all matters concerning streets, roads and drainage, make recommendations on new job applicants to the Street Department, receive and investigate all complaints concerning plowing and salting, patching and repair of streets and aid in preparation of the Street Department budget. All members serve without monetary compensation.

The Parks and Recreation Board is composed of four members each appointed to staggered four year terms by the Town Council. No more than two members may be of the same political party. The Parks and Recreation Board has custody, control, operation, management and maintenance of all public parks and playgrounds within the Town of Trail Creek. One member of the Town Council is appointed a liaison each year. All members serve without monetary compensation.

The Board of Zoning Appeals is composed of five members, none of whom shall hold other elected positions. BZA members are appointed by the Town Council and serve staggered four year terms. It is the duty of this board to hear and determine appeals made concerning Ordinances and Codes of the town and authorize exceptions in such cases. All members serve without monetary compensation.

The Police Department Advisory Board is composed of three members. Two of those on the board shall be appointed by the Town Council and the third member shall be chosen by the Town Marshal. All members serve staggered four year terms. One member of the Town Council is appointed each year as liaison. The duties of the Advisory Board are to report to the Town Council on matters concerning police protection or law enforcement, screen and make recommendations on new applicants, receive and investigate complaints from residents concerning members of the Department and make recommendations for disciplinary action, assist in establishing rules and regulations for the Department, review activity reports and assist with the preparation of the Police Department budget.

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