The Treasurer is the chief financial officer of all county funds and cash assets, and handles all funds received or paid out by the county. The Treasurer is responsible for investing all county money pursuant to Minnesota Statutes. The Treasurer's Office is responsible for the mailing of the tax statements annually, along with the collection of all real estate, mobile home, personal property and delinquent taxes. After each tax deadline the Treasurer must reconcile all collections for accuracy and pay out to each taxing district their appropriate share of the taxes collected. All real estate transactions for property located in the county are processed through the Treasurer's Office either to collect deed or mortgage registry tax, or to make changes to the ownership of property. The office also does a trial balance each month for the County Auditor as a check and balance. The Treasurer is also the holder of surety bonds for auctioneers.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be an eligible voter in Minnesota, 21 upon assuming office, resident in the district for 30 days before general, cannot have filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election.
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FAQ
How often is County Treasurer//Finance Officer elected?
The position of County Treasurer//Finance Officer is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Grant County, MN?
Filing fee is $50; or signature requirement of 500 instead of the filing fee.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
Where is the filing office?
10 2nd St NE, Elbow Lake, MN 56531-4400.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 218-685-8236.
How do I get started running for County Treasurer//Finance Officer?
You can start running for County Treasurer//Finance Officer by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Treasurer//Finance Officer includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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