An appointing authority or the appointing authority's designee may demote an employee for disciplinary or performance reasons, and may reduce the employee's salary or wages. Time Limit for Imposition of an Involuntary Demotion. An involuntary demotion shall be imposed within the time frame set forth in Regulation .01D of this chapter. Written Notice. The appointing authority or the appointing authority's designee shall provide an employee in writing with the reason or the reasons for the demotion, the proposed new classification and grade level, the future effective date of the demotion, and the appropriate appeal route, including the time frame for appeal. The appointing authority or the appointing authority's designee shall give an employee notice at least 30 days before the effective date of a demotion. Appeal of an Involuntary Demotion. An employee may appeal an involuntary demotion in accordance with the procedures set forth in Regulation .10 of this chapter.