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Commission approves 10% compensation for delinquent tax attorney
Summary
The commission approved hiring Martha Brooke Perry as Cheatham County’s delinquent tax attorney for April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027, with compensation set at 10% of the base amount collected, consistent with Tenn. Code Ann. provisions cited in the agreement.
Cheatham County commissioners approved an agreement on March 16 to retain Martha Brooke Perry as the county’s delinquent tax attorney for the period April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
County Attorney Michael Bligh presented the retention agreement and the commission approved compensation equal to 10% of the base amount of delinquent taxes collected under the contract; the motion passed by roll call (11 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent).
The contract in the packet cites Tenn. Code Ann. sections governing delinquent tax collection and specifies that Perry will diligently assist the Trustee in collections. The agreement allows either party to void the contract if unable to perform or dissatisfied with performance.
Why it matters: this formal retention establishes the county’s legal representation for tax‑collection work and sets compensation in accordance with state statute language included in the agreement.
What’s next: Trustee and county administration will execute the contract and proceed with delinquent tax collection activities for the fiscal year specified in the agreement.
