MCL 41.77: The treasurer shall appoint a deputy, who shall serve at the pleasure of the treasurer.

The deputy shall file an oath of office with the township clerk and shall give a bond to the township as required by the township board.

The deputy, in case of the absence, sickness, death, or other disability of the treasurer, shall possess the powers and perform the duties of the treasurer, except the deputy shall not have a vote on the township board.

The deputy shall be paid as the township board determines.

With the approval of the township treasurer, the deputy may assist the treasurer in the performance treasurer's duties at any additional times agreed upon between the board and the treasurer, except the deputy shall not have a vote on the township board.