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City of St. John's offering early retirement to management-level staff

Councillor Johnathan Galgay confirmed to CBC News Saturday that an offer has been made to some management-level staff regarding early retirement.
A sign outside of a building reads St. John's City Hall.
St. John's City Hall (John Rieti/CBC)

Coun. Johnathan Galgay confirmed to CBC on Saturday that an early retirement offer has been made to some management-level staff.

Galgay said the changes will be reflected in December's 2016-2018 operating budget, which is currently being prepared by council and senior staff.

He said that while the city is offering early retirement to those staff members, it's up to the staff to announce whether they are accepting the offer.

"We thank these individuals for their dedicated service and respect their right to announce their retirement as they choose," Galgay said in a statement.