Flagg

Supervisor

Bob Withrow

Services

General Assistance - General Assistance is a monthly grant program that provides short-term financial aid for those applicants that meet certain eligibility requirements. In order to qualify for assistance the applicant must be a Township resident, their current available non-exempt income must fall within the income guidelines. The applicant must also be a single adult without children and actively seeking employment. The applicant must have applied and been found ineligible for all other State or Federal benefits, and they must be willing to work and/or willing to participate in a job search or job fair.

Emergency Assistance - Emergency Assistance is a needs based program based on income and family size. Qualified applicants may receive assistance with rent, utilities, non-narcotic prescription medications, and food vouchers. Emergency Assistance may only be granted once in a twelve month period.

FEMA Funds - The FEMA Funds provide assistance for rent and electric to any qualifying resident of Ogle County. Funds are available April through November.

The Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) - This program provides grants to local governments to help in financing economic development projects, public facilities and housing rehabilitation. The program is targeted to assist low-to-moderate income people by creating job opportunities and improving the quality of their living environment.

Notary Public Services

Senior and Youth Services - The Township currently helps support supplemental programs related to Senior and Youth Services already provided in our community.

Cemetery - The Township helps financially support The Flagg Center Cemetery.

Office Hours

Weekdays, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Township Supervisor
Term of Office - Four Years

This CEO will be a self-starter who is conscientious and possesses a keen eye for detail; ability to work with others a must.

The township supervisor serves as chief executive officer of the township. The supervisor's duties and responsibilities include serving as chairman of the township board of trustees, supervisor of the general assistance program and treasurer of all town funds including general assistance, cemetery funds, water system funds and road and bridge funds.

Upon taking office, the township supervisor must post a surety bond equal to the maximum amount of the funds in the custody at any given time. If the supervisor posts a personal bond it must be double the amount provided by a surety company. The highway commissioner may order an increase in the treasurer's bond for road funds. A copy of the bond for town funds must be filed with the town clerk. A copy of the road funds bond must be filed with the county clerk.

Generally speaking, other chief executive government officers may vote only to break a tie. In this regard the supervisor serves as a trustee and may make or second motions, participate in all legislative discussion and should exercise voting power on all issues before the board.

The supervisor maintains sole jurisdiction over the general assistance office and may employ necessary workers without prior approval of the township board of trustees. Salaries for the workers must be appropriated by ordinance from the general assistance budget. In administering the township general assistance programs, the supervisor adheres to standards approved by the Illinois Department of Human Services.