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Fulton County reaffirms Public Defender salary to reflect 40-hour workweek
Summary
After meeting with the Public Defender's office about hours under the Indigent Defense Grant, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to reaffirm that the Public Defender's salary will reflect a 40-hour workweek effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to reaffirm that the Public Defender's salary will reflect a 40-hour workweek effective Jan. 1, 2026.
The action followed a meeting between commissioners and Public Defender Phil Harper and Administrative Assistant Cheryl Deshong to review office matters, including hours worked in conjunction with the Indigent Defense Grant. The motion was recorded in the minutes as passing with all in favor.
The board did not record further details about adjustments to pay or staffing in the public minutes; implementation and any administrative follow-up were left to county staff and the Public Defender's Office.
