Located in the northeastern edge of the county, it borders the following townships: The village of Fletcher is located in the southwest quadrant of Brown Township, and the unincorporated community of Conover lies in the township's east.

[5] The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

There is also an elected township fiscal officer,[6] who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election.

Meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7PM local time.

In the case of holidays, the trustees will decide a later date.