Ariz. Admin. Code § R2-5B-304 - Involuntary Demotion
A.
Authority. An agency head may involuntarily demote a permanent status employee
for cause to any covered position in the employing agency, provided the
employee possesses the qualifications for such position.
B. Pre-demotion procedures. Before an
employee with permanent status can be involuntarily demoted, the agency head
shall submit the proposed action to the Director for review as prescribed in
R2-5A-802, give the employee written notice of the charges, a summary of the
agency head's basis for the charges, and an opportunity for the employee to
present a written response. The employee's response shall be made not later
than three business days after the employee receives notice of the charges,
unless extended in writing by the agency head.
C. Involuntary demotion procedures. Prior to
the effective date of the involuntary demotion, a written notice containing
specific reasons for the demotion and the employee's right of appeal shall be
provided to the employee and the Director.
D. Probation. Except as otherwise provided in
these rules, an employee who is involuntarily demoted shall not be required to
serve a probationary period in the position to which demoted.
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