LAWRENCEVILLE - The Gwinnett Board of Commissioners has named Glenn P. Stephens as County Administrator to succeed Jock Connell, who is retiring at the end of this year. Stephens' appointment is effective immediately.
Chairman Charles Bannister said, "We're very fortunate to have Glenn lead our County through the turbulent times ahead. As Planning and Development Director for the past three years, he faced some of the sharpest declines in commercial and residential development we've ever seen and had to make significant staff cuts while maintaining the high service levels Gwinnett citizens expect. His leadership skills were refined during that challenging period while his eight years as Assistant County Attorney gave him valuable background on the organization as a whole."
Prior to his appointment in Planning and Development, Stephens - whose appointment as Connell's successor was expected - was Senior Assistant County Attorney specializing in land use, zoning laws, and litigation. His 22 years of experience includes some private practice, but the vast majority of his expertise comes from representing DeKalb and Gwinnett County governments and several area municipalities.
"Being a lawyer by training, he knows how to get issues resolved," Commissioner Kevin Kenerly said. "Those skills will help Gwinnett County move forward despite the many complicated issues on the table."
Stephens' five-year contract has a renewal option, an annual salary of $228,000 and requires an annual market analysis of similar positions in Cobb and Fulton counties and the City of Atlanta. Gwinnett County government has almost 5,000 employees and an annual budget of about $1.5 billion.
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