Bill > HB847

This bill modifies an existing law from 1949 that combined the tax collector and tax receiver roles into a single tax commissioner for Cobb County, Georgia. Specifically, it updates the compensation for the tax commissioner and certain employees within that office. The tax commissioner will receive a base salary as set by state law (O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-183) plus a supplemental amount of up to $47,443.00 annually. The bill also establishes and sets salary caps for two new positions: an executive secretary to the tax commissioner, with a maximum annual salary of $71,111.00, and an administrative specialist, also with a maximum annual salary of $71,111.00. Both of these new positions will be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the tax commissioner, who will also set their qualifications. The existing chief clerk position will continue with an annual salary of $170,751.00, and the tax commissioner must pre-designate this chief clerk when qualifying for office. Finally, the tax commissioner, chief clerk, executive secretary, and administrative specialist will be eligible for any other salary increases or cost-of-living adjustments provided to county employees by Cobb County.