Maddox v. Hayes

Thompson, Justice.

Judge Judith R. Hayes is the Chief Magistrate of Henry County. Her minimum, or base, salary is set by statute at $60,938.35. OCGA § 15-10-23 (a). She also receives a county supplement pursuant to OCGA § 15-10-23 (d). Beginning December 9, 2002, and ending March 17, 2003, Hayes was paid on the basis of an annual salary of $79,871.25. This was a significant increase over Hayes’ previous yearly salary of $69,378.32. The new salary was calculated by Hayes, and approved by the county, using the same methodology that was used in the past, i.e., by applying cost of living increases…