California § 19253 - Subject to approval by the department, an appointing power with the concurrence o

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 19253 — Subject to approval by the department, an appointing power with the concurrence o, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19253. Subject to approval by the department, an appointing power with the concurrence o

Subject to approval by the department, an appointing power with the concurrence or at the request of an employee may request the voluntary demotion of such employee to a vacant position. If the class to which the demotion is proposed requires qualifications, knowledges, or abilities not measured by the examination for the class from which demotion is proposed, the department may examine the employee for the possession of those additional qualifications, knowledges, and abilities.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19253 cover?

Section 19253 ("Subject to approval by the department, an appointing power with the concurrence o") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 19253?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 19253 apply to my situation?

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