Demotions from non-merit positions are not technically demotions, just return to MERIT rank (i.e. rank earned under the merit systems NOT political appointment Removal of positions through attrition is NOT demotion either, it just means we wont get any new bosses for a while How 'bout them apples? I now ask you, look at our expenditures and explain how you can find these, or greater savings with out effecting the bottom line, which is service to the citiizens of this 'burg. Consolidating command