The Cobb County Civil Service Board announced elections for Post #5, with the primary election taking place from February 24 to March 9. If a runoff is needed, it will run from March 14 to March 28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The elected member will serve a four-year term starting April 1, according to Cobb County Human Resources.
Candidates looking to participate in the election must satisfy certain requirements, including having resided in Cobb County for a minimum of two years before their term starts. Also, they cannot hold or even seek any other salaried public office at the federal, state, county, or municipal level during the term or six months prior to qualifying. Another stipulation is that they must not share familial relations with current employees or those holding elected or appointed positions in Cobb County during the term or the preceding six months.
Candidate qualification will be held from January 27 to January 31, with Human Resources available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Candidates can visit Cobb County Human Resources at 100 Cherokee St., Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30090.
Individuals interested in becoming a champion for the rights of Cobb County employees and representing their interests on the Civil Service Board are encouraged to seize this opportunity. For further details regarding the election or candidature process, inquiries can be made by calling Cobb County Human Resources at (770) 528-1187 or by emailing [email protected].
