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Hart County approves multi-county public defender contribution with 5% increase
Summary
The board approved Hart County's share of a regional public defender contract, reflecting a 5% increase and a Hart County portion equal to 24% of total personnel costs.
The Hart County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s contribution to a multi-county public defender contract, accepting a budget that includes a roughly 5% increase in the office’s total personnel costs.
County staff presented Attachment A showing the proposed contribution and the breakdown of the total personnel and administration cost of $527,885.13 for the public defender office. According to the breakdown provided to the board, Hart County’s share was listed as 24% of the total, with neighboring counties covering the remainder (Elbert County 14%, Franklin County 26%, Madison County 23%, Oglethorpe County 13%). The total covers personnel, benefits, administrative fees and supplemental pay required to meet state minimum salary requirements for five attorneys and two administrative assistants.
Commissioner Dorsey moved to approve the contract contribution; Commissioner Teasley seconded. The board voted 5-0 to approve the contribution and associated budget as presented.
