Board approves DA office step increases, staff‑attorney allocation and $25,000 accident settlement

Following an executive session the Clayton County Board of Commissioners approved several personnel and settlement items on June 2.

Director Ambles presented human resources requests on behalf of the District Attorney's office: a step increase for Assistant District Attorney Nombeko Marshall (move from grade 31 step 8 to step 12) at a county cost of $5,758 effective June 6, 2026, and a step increase for Chief Administrator Monica Scott (grade 35 step 10 to step 18) at an annual county cost of $14,007.67 effective July 1, 2026. Commissioners discussed concerns about internal morale, precedent and budget timing; some members signaled comfort with a more moderate increase while the director defended the proposed adjustments based on responsibilities across county and state duties. The board approved the requested actions and discussed a forthcoming compensation and classification plan from HR.

HR also requested and the board approved allocating a staff attorney position to court administration with Tiffany Williams reflected as the incumbent; staff said there would be no immediate budgetary impact.

County attorney presented a settlement agreement related to an automobile accident on April 28, 2025, and the board approved a $25,000 settlement and authorized the CFO to amend the budget to reflect the expense.

What happens next: HR will present a comprehensive compensation plan at a future work session; central HR and the CFO will process approved step increases and budget amendments.