55:10:11:10Rate of pay upon change in pay grade of classification.
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If the pay grade of a classification is changed to one with a greater market value, the incumbents shall receive a rate of pay at least equal to the new minimum of the new pay grade. If the pay grade of a classification is changed to one with a lower market value, the incumbents' rate of pay may not be adjusted.
Source: 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012; 44 SDR 99, effective December 11, 2017; 47 SDR 138, effective July 1, 2021.