Rate of pay upon change in pay grade of classification. 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 .

General Authority: SDCL 3-6D-11 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 3-6D-11 .

Prior versions effective: 2017-12-11, 2012-12-03.