These statements are taken from the Crystal Lake Township Policy & Procedures Manual and are reprinted here to promote further transparency regarding township functions and standards.
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​​Mission Statement
Crystal Lake Township is the servant to the people it represents, and answers to its constituents, to the laws of the State of Michigan and the United States of America.  Crystal Lake Township will strive in an exemplary manner to provide good governance for the people, and stewardship of the land.
 
 
Principles of Excellence
To maintain the high standards and traditions of Michigan townships, the Crystal Lake Township Board adopts the following dynamic principles of governance excellence to guide stewardship, deliberations, constituent services and commitment to safeguard our community’s health, safety and general welfare.
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The board pledges to:
· insist on the highest standards of ethical conduct by all who act on behalf of this township;
· bring credit, honor and dignity to our public offices through collegial board deliberations and through diligent, appropriate                responses to constituent concerns;
· practice openness and transparency in our decisions and actions;
· actively pursue education and knowledge, and to embrace best practices;
· treat all persons with dignity, respect and impartiality; without prejudice of discrimination;
· cooperate in all reasonable ways with other government entities and to consider the impact our decisions may have outside our        township’s borders;
· communicate to the public township issues, challenges and successes, and welcome the active involvement of stakeholders to          further the township’s wellbeing;
· comply with state and federal statutory requirements;
· refuse to participate in any decisions and activities for personal gain, or at the expense of the best interests of the township;
· further the understanding of the obligations and responsibilities of American citizenship with a democratic government.