Who is the petition submitted to?

The petitioners submit the original petition to the City or Township. It does not have to be at an open meeting. They can present it to the City or Township Clerk who can then present it to the governing body. It is the prerogative of the City or Township official receiving the petition whether he/she wants to provide a receipt documenting the date the petition was received. The City is required to forward the petition to AOS so a determination can be made whether the petition warrants an audit or examination.
Because the City may not comply with this requirement, the petitioners should send a copy of the completed petition forms, including the date the petition was filed with the City Council or the Township Board, so that we may monitor the status of the petition request. In addition, the petitioners should submit a separate written summary of specific concerns to be used in the determination of whether an audit or examination is needed and to assist the auditors when planning the audit or examination. The letter is NOT required to be filed with the City Council or Township Board.