Gwinnett BOC Reappoints County Administrator

From Gwinnett County government

In a special called meeting held Friday, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved a new employment agreement with County Administrator Glenn Stephens.

Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash thanked Stephens for five years of service as County Administrator “during what arguably has been the most difficult and challenging time in County history – if you look at the economic situation and some actions of past elected leaders during that time. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Stephens and his group of department directors and their staffs for making sure that county government continued to operate well and that that residents were served well during that time period.”

Prior to his appointment as County Administrator in September 2009, Stephens led the Department of Planning and Development for nearly three years. It was during this time that he oversaw the development of Gwinnett County’s 2030 Unified Plan, a roadmap for Gwinnett’s future development. Stephens began his career with Gwinnett as a Senior Assistant County Attorney specializing in land use, zoning laws, and litigation. His 26 years of experience includes some private practice, but the vast majority of his expertise comes from representing DeKalb County and Gwinnett County governments and several area municipalities.

Stephens’ contract sets the terms of his employment and his compensation package, including an annual salary of $250,000. Gwinnett County government has about 5,100 employees and a $1.5 billion annual budget.

Stephens holds a degree in political science from Mercer University and attended the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University where he received his J.D. in 1987. Stephens and his wife Carole have lived in Snellville since 1991. They have two sons.