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Fulton County commissioners reaffirm Public Defender’s 40-hour work week, approve payroll and bills
Summary
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 17 unanimously reaffirmed that the Public Defender’s salary will reflect a 40-hour work week effective Jan. 1, 2026, and approved routine business including payroll and accounts payable.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to reaffirm that the Public Defender’s salary will reflect a 40-hour work week effective Jan. 1, 2026, and to approve routine administrative matters including minutes, payroll and accounts payable.
Commissioner Randy H. Bunch called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. and led opening formalities. Commissioner Steven L. Wible moved to approve the Feb. 10, 2026, commissioners’ minutes. Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved to approve payroll dated Feb. 20, 2026, totaling $126,643.71; he also moved to approve accounts payable dated Feb. 17, 2026, totaling $115,002.69. The accounts-payable total reflects a $87,536.62 draw on the General Fund and smaller draws across several restricted funds, including $13,246.68 for 911 services.
Earlier in the session the commissioners met with Public Defender Phil Harper and Administrative Assistant Cheryl Deshong to review office matters related to the Indigent Defense Grant and hours worked. Following that discussion, Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved to reaffirm that the Public Defender’s salary would reflect a 40-hour work week as of Jan. 1, 2026; the motion carried with all present commissioners voting in favor. The commissioners did not record additional details about any change in the budget line or salary amount in the minutes.
The meeting record shows routine approvals were unanimous and took place before other agenda business. The commissioners adjourned at 11:22 a.m.
