As a civil township in Illinois, Orland Township operates a specific layer of local government designed to provide vital grassroots services to its residents. The government is led by a Township Supervisor and a four-member Board of Trustees, all elected by the public.
The township has three primary statutory responsibilities: * **General Assistance:** Providing a social safety net, including food pantries and emergency financial aid for residents in need. * **Property Assessment:** The Township Assessor acts as a liaison between local taxpayers and the Cook County Assessor's Office, helping residents navigate property tax exemptions and appeals. * **Road and Bridge Maintenance:** The Highway Commissioner oversees the maintenance, plowing, and paving of roads in unincorporated areas of the township.
Additionally, Orland Township offers an array of community services, including extensive senior citizen programs, youth services, transportation programs for the elderly and disabled, and health services such as immunization clinics. Municipal-level services (police, fire, zoning) are primarily handled by the individual villages (Orland Park, Tinley Park, Orland Hills) for incorporated areas.
