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HB 847GEORGIASession 2025_26State BillSigned into law

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Cobb County House Bill 847 Sets Salaries for Tax Commissioner, Chief Clerk, and Staff

Original title: Cobb County; tax commissioner and certain employees; change compensation

Last action · May 11, 2026: House Date Signed by GovernorSponsors: Terry Cummings and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

House Bill 847 sets the annual salary structure and staff compensation for the Cobb County tax commissioner's office, establishing a chief clerk salary of $170,751 and setting maximum salaries of $71,111 for an executive secretary and an administrative specialist. The legislation was enacted into law on May 11, 2026.

Why it matters

County property taxpayers fund the salaries and salary supplements for the tax commissioner and office staff established under this legislation.

Background

Cobb County is located in the state of Georgia and operates under local acts passed by the General Assembly regarding county officers. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Cobb County Tax Commissioner

The tax commissioner's salary structure, staff positions, and appointment requirements are legally established and modified.

Directly affected

Chief Clerk of the Tax Commissioner

A fixed annual salary of $170,751.00 is established for the chief clerk position.

Directly affected

Executive Secretary and Administrative Specialist

New employee positions are created with salary caps not exceeding $71,111.00 per annum.

Indirectly affected

Cobb County Taxpayers

County funds from the treasury pay the salaries and supplements mandated by the act.

Key Facts

The tax commissioner receives a minimum annual salary under state law plus a county-funded supplement not to exceed $47,443.00.
The annual salary for the chief clerk of the tax commissioner is established at $170,751.00.
Candidates for tax commissioner must certify to the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County the name of their appointed chief clerk upon qualifying.
If a chief clerk dies or leaves office, the tax commissioner has 30 days to certify a replacement chief clerk to the Probate Court judge.

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The position of executive secretary is created, appointed by the tax commissioner, with a maximum annual salary of $71,111.00.
The position of administrative specialist is created, appointed by the tax commissioner, with a maximum annual salary of $71,111.00.
The tax commissioner, chief clerk, executive secretary, and administrative specialist are eligible for general county cost-of-living increases, merit increases, and other legally provided compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who appoints the chief clerk, executive secretary, and administrative specialist?

The tax commissioner appoints all three positions. Additionally, candidates for tax commissioner must name their intended chief clerk upon qualifying for election.

What is the salary for the chief clerk in Cobb County's tax office?

The annual salary for the chief clerk is $170,751.00.

Are these office employees eligible for county cost-of-living increases?

Yes, the tax commissioner, chief clerk, executive secretary, and administrative specialist are entitled to cost-of-living increases, merit increases, or other compensation provided to county employees by the governing authority.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

15 actions

May 11, 2026HouseEnrolled
House Date Signed by Governor
May 11, 2026GovernorEnrolled
Act 521
May 11, 2026Georgia General Assembly
Effective Date
Apr 6, 2026House
House Sent to Governor
Mar 20, 2026SenateCommittee
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Mar 20, 2026SenateFloor
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Jan 12, 2026Senate
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Mar 31, 2025HouseCommittee
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Mar 31, 2025SenateIntroduced
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Mar 27, 2025House
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Mar 25, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Mar 25, 2025HouseIntroduced
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2 versions on file

Comparing LC 47 3507/a → HB 847/AP*

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25 26 LC 47 3507 3507/AP House Bill 847 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Cummings of the 39th , Campbell of the 35th , Seabaugh of the 34 th , McQueen of the 61 st , […]

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