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HB 1587

Cobb County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide appointment

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Campbell and 5 co-sponsors

HB 1587 converts Cobb County's elected surveyor position to an appointed role, removing the office from public election and replacing it with administrative appointment.

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Bill Summary · HB 1587

Legislative bill overview

HB 1587 would eliminate the elected position of Cobb County Surveyor and replace it with an appointed official. This changes the surveyor role from a constitutional county office filled through public election to an administrative position filled through appointment, likely by the county commission or another appointed authority.

Why is this important

The county surveyor performs critical functions including property boundary determinations, land surveys for legal disputes, and records management that affect property owners, developers, and local government. This shift removes direct democratic accountability for the position while potentially streamlining operations and reducing election-related costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Democratic representation: Eliminates voter choice in selecting the surveyor, converting an elected position to appointed, which some may view as reducing transparency and accountability
  • Qualification standards: Unclear whether the bill establishes professional licensing or experience requirements for the appointed surveyor, potentially affecting service quality
  • Transition costs and disruption: Converting an elected office to appointed may create administrative complexity and could affect the current officeholder's tenure and compensation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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