Section 18525.2 Of Article 2. Definitions From California Government Code >> Division 5. >> Title 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. "Demotion" means the appointment of an employee to a position in a different class with a lower salary range, as provided by Section 19253 if voluntary, by Section 19253.5 if for medical reasons, or by Section 19570 if by adverse action.