DEPARTMENT
Probate Court
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution to confirm the appointment of Marian Parker to the position of Associate Judge of the Fulton County Probate Court, and for other purposes. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
O.C.G.A. ? 15-9-2.1 The judge of the probate court may appoint one or more persons to serve as associate judges of the probate court in probate matters on a full-time or part-time basis subject to the approval of the governing authority of the county. Such associate judges of the probate court shall serve at the pleasure of the judge of the probate court.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
The agency recommendation and request are that this item be approved.
The Probate Judge of Fulton County has determined that the efficiency and success of the Fulton County Probate Court would be served by the appointment of an Associate Judge position to hear more contested matters due to the County's rising population, increased demand, and increased complexity of cases. This position would further allow for continuity of leadership during emergencies and for operations to continue when the Probate Judge of Fulton County is away or otherwise unable to serve. The appointment of an associate judge has been recommended by the Probate Judges' Council of Georgia for counties with over 90,000 residents. Associate Probate Judges are found in the Probate Courts of the largest 3 counties in...
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