(A) All regular appointments, including promotional appointments, shall be for a probationary period of not less than six months, except that as to any class of position the rules may provide for an extension of the period for not more than an additional six months. With respect to newly employed police personnel, the minimum probationary period shall be not less than one year.
(B) An employee rejected during the probationary period from a position to which he has been promoted shall be reinstated to the position from which he was promoted, unless he is dismissed from the city service as provided in this chapter and the rules.
(C) An employee in the competitive service promoted or transferred to a position not included in the competitive service shall be reinstated to the position from which he was promoted or transferred if, within six months after such promotion or transfer, action is taken to reject or dismiss him, unless he is discharged in the manner provided in this chapter and the personnel rules for positions in the competitive service.
('81 Code, § 2.44.060)