A. Promotions. In the event of a promotion to a higher grade during the probationary period within a division, the department head may reduce the employee to his or her former grade with the approval of the city manager.

B. Change of Position. All employees, except employees in the police department, changing from one class or position to a different class or position shall be required to undergo a six-month probationary period. Police department employees shall be required to undergo a one-year probationary period. Civil service status shall be determined at the time of change.

C. Transfer. Employees within the same class of the city may be transferred from one department or division to another, subject to the approval of the heads concerned, and with the authorization of the city manager. (Ord. 2782 § 3, 1982; prior code § 3.14.200)