A demotion is defined as the movement of an employee into a position with a lower maximum pay rate. 

The City Manager may impose a demotion when:

• An employee would otherwise be laid off because the position is being abolished
• A position is being reclassified to a higher grade and the incumbent does not meet the criteria to perform the higher-level position
• There is a lack of work
• There is a lack of funds
• It is determined by the City Manager or the Executive Director of Aviation to be in the best interest of the City

Whenever an employee is demoted his pay will be adjusted consistent with the reason for the demotion and commensurate with the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities as compared to those employees currently performing the job or most recently performing the job. Under no circumstances will a demoted employee's pay rate exceed the maximum of his new salary range. If the employee is demoted to a position he previously held, his pay shall not be approved for a rate higher than he would have attained had he remained in the position. The Department Director shall justify the rate of pay for a demotion if it is proposed to be above the minimum for the pay grade. The recommendation must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Human Resources.