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Fulton County commissioners reaffirm public defender’s 40-hour workweek
Summary
Fulton County commissioners met with Public Defender Phil Harper and administrative staff and unanimously reaffirmed that the public defender’s salary will reflect a 40-hour workweek effective Jan. 1, 2026, after reviewing hours worked in relation to the Indigent Defense Grant.
Fulton County commissioners unanimously reaffirmed that the county public defender’s salary will reflect a 40-hour workweek effective Jan. 1, 2026. The action came after a meeting with Public Defender Phil Harper and Administrative Assistant Cheryl Deshong to review office matters, including hours worked under the Indigent Defense Grant.
Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved to reaffirm the 40-hour-week salary standard for the public defender; the motion was recorded as carried with all in favor. The minutes do not record any dissenting votes or an extended debate.
The discussion was described in the minutes as a review of office matters tied to the Indigent Defense Grant. The minutes do not specify changes to compensation amounts beyond reaffirming the hours standard or provide additional details about grant funding, oversight, or next administrative steps.
The commissioners also approved routine meeting business at the session, including prior minutes, payroll and accounts payable; those approvals were recorded elsewhere in the meeting minutes. The board adjourned later in the session.
