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suspension, demotion or dismissal, and that such punishment was warranted, such decision shall be final. (h) Vacancies created under this section may be filled by the appointing authority by temporary appointment pending the completion of any proceedings taken hereunder. (i) A reduction in pay shall be treated as a demotion under this section, unless the reduction in pay is part of a plan of reclassification of positions or of a plan to reduce salaries and wages in connection with a general economy or curtailment program, or is the result of a finding by the appointing authority that the employee's performance does not justify the continuance of a level of pay that is dependent upon meritorious service. A failure to grant an increase in pay at a time when an increase would otherwise have been granted as a part of a plan to increase salaries and wages throughout the city service shall not be treated as a demotion under this section. (j) The personnel board may adopt procedural rules to govern the conduct of its hearings. ARTICLE VI.- LEAVES, HOLIDAYS AND ABSENCES DIVISION 1.- GENERALLY Sec. 9-142. - Same—Same—Return from. An employee returning to duty with the city shall inform the department head and executive director of human resources of his or her intention at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the six (6) months period or shorter period if the full six (6) months is not taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the department head concerned will take steps necessary to restore the employee to the former or comparable position. Sec. 9-143. - Military leave—Proof of orders; reinstatement. An employee shall be granted military leave if he or she furnishes the executive director of human resources satisfactory proof of his or her orders to report for duty. Upon return and upon showing of proof of actual service pursuant to such orders, he or she will be reinstated as provided by law. DIVISION 2.- SICK LEAVE Sec. 9-166. - Notice. The employee taking sick leave shall notify his/her department head either prior to or within four (4) hours after the time set for beginning his/her duties, or as otherwise established by departmental regulations. When the absence is more than three (3) consecutive working days, the employee shall present to his/her department head a physician's certificate stating the cause of illness and that, in his/her opinion, the employee could not report to work because of such illness or injury and that the Ordinance No. NS -2946 Page 13 of 15