(A) After May 23, 1982, all persons holding positions in the classified service shall have permanent status if they have held their present positions for at least six months immediately preceding such date.
(B) If they have held their positions for less than six months, then they shall serve a probationary period of six months from the time of their appointment before acquiring permanent status, except for police officers, who shall serve a probationary period of one year.
(Prior Code, § 260.04)