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Fulton County reaffirms public defender’s salary reflects 40-hour workweek effective Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously reaffirmed that the Public Defender's salary will reflect a 40-hour workweek effective Jan. 1, 2026, after meeting with the Public Defender and his administrative assistant to review hours tied to the Indigent Defense Grant.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Feb. 17, 2026, to reaffirm that the county Public Defender’s salary will reflect a 40-hour workweek effective Jan. 1, 2026. The motion was made by Commissioner Hervey P. Hann and approved "All in favor."
The action followed a meeting between the 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 board did not record any dissenting votes on the motion.
The motion formalizes the salary basis tied to a 40-hour workweek; the transcript does not specify changes to total compensation or retroactive pay beyond the stated effective date. No additional directives or requests for follow-up were recorded in the minutes.
