A consultant's report for the city of Redding suggests addressing vacant positions before considering any staff reductions. The report recommends eliminating unnecessary vacant authority and controlling new hires. It also advises validating current services and workloads for filled positions. The consultant proposes using attrition and voluntary transitions before any layoffs. A formal analysis would be required for any reduction in force.
Redding, California
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