Section 19570 Of Article 1. Disciplinary Proceedings From California Government Code >> Division 5. >> Title 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 7. >> Article 1.

. As used in this article "adverse action" means dismissal, demotion, suspension, or other disciplinary action. This article shall not apply to any adverse action affecting managerial employees subject to Article 2 (commencing with Section 19590), except as provided in Sections 19590.5, 19592, and 19592.2.