Reduction or demotion.

Reduction or demotion will be made only for one or more of the reasons given in section 124.34 of the Revised Code, except that voluntary written agreement by an employee to a demotion or reduction is considered a satisfactory basis for such action in the absence of evidence to the contrary. The salary of an employee following demotion will be fixed by the director at the equitable rate, not to exceed the rate of pay prior to the demotion. Effective: July 31, 2023 Promulgated Under: 119.03 Supplemental Information Authorized By: 124.09 Amplifies: 124.34 Five Year Review Date: 5/15/2028 Prior Effective Dates: 1/9/1976, 7/26/2002