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Fulton County reaffirms Public Defender salary to reflect 40-hour workweek
Summary
Following a meeting with Public Defender Phil Harper and Administrative Assistant Cheryl Deshong, the board voted to reaffirm that the Public Defender's salary reflects a 40-hour workweek effective Jan. 1, 2026; item was discussed in the context of the Indigent Defense Grant.
Commissioners met with Public Defender Phil Harper and Administrative Assistant Cheryl Deshong on Feb. 17 to review office matters, including hours worked under the Indigent Defense Grant. On a motion by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann, the board reaffirmed that the Public Defender’s salary will reflect a 40-hour workweek effective Jan. 1, 2026. The motion was recorded as approved by the board.
The minutes state the discussion related to hours worked in conjunction with the Indigent Defense Grant; no further details about salary amounts or contract changes were recorded in the public minutes.
