Cobb County Manager Jackie McMorris will serve another three years after the Cobb Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract extension.
During a business meeting, commissioners signed off on a contract recommended by Chairwoman Lisa Cupid that will pay McMorris a base salary of $350,000, effective Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2026.
McMorris, a former Cobb public services director and deputy county manager, was hired in February 2020 at a salary of $292,000.
Cupid, who voted against the appointment at the time because she said she wanted a more thorough vetting process, said in her agenda item for Tuesday’s meeting that “Dr. McMorris has done an excellent job during her tenure as County Manager. Her performance warrants her continued service in that role.”
The item was passed 5-0.
The County Manager is the top executive position in Cobb County government, and who oversees daily operations. Department heads report to her, and she in turn reports to commissioners.
McMorris’ contract (you can read it here) includes participation in the county’s deferred compensation plan, up to 80 hours of annual leave, county medical, life, disability and dental insurance and reimbursements for county-related travel expenses.
Before coming to Cobb in 2013, she served in executive positions with Cherokee County government and the Fulton District Attorney’s office.
McMorris holds a doctorate degree in education and taught English before entering government service.
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