Madden v. Bellew

Benham, Justice.

Appellant is Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Madison County and appellees are three commissioners. After they were elected, appellees sought the replacement of the county attorney. Appellant contended that the board could not replace the county attorney because, pursuant to Ga. L. 1988, pp. 4692, 4697, § 2, the chairman, with the concurrence and approval of a majority of the board, has authority to hire county employees. Therefore, reasoned appellant, the county attorney would remain in the county’s employ until discharged for cause. However, when appellant…