Taxpayers on hook for $170,165 in severance for departing MLAs

The provincial government paid $170,165 to four MLAs last year as part of a severance package available to politicians who lose their seats, choose not to stand for re-election, resign or die while in office.
Under Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan rules, departing MLAs are entitled to claim a “transition allowance” equivalent to one month of their basic salary — currently $92,817 per year — for each year of service, up to a maximum of 12 years.
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