O'Connor v. Fulton County

HUNSTEIN, Justice.

Appellant Patrick J. O’Connor appeals the grant of summary judgment to Appellees Fulton County and its County Manager, Richard Anderson, on his claims for breach of contract, mandamus relief, and attorney fees. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

As found by the trial court, the undisputed facts establish as follows. O’Connor was hired in 1996 as the CFO/Finance Director for Fulton County. At all relevant times, O’Connor was an unclassified, at-will employee, and, though the Finance Director position was originally an “on-range position” — i.e., one that is on a pay…