Any member of the police department or of the fire department in the employ of the city, in either of such departments at the time of taking effect of the civil service rules and regulations, and who has been so continuously employed at least ninety (90) days immediately prior thereto, shall be deemed qualified and shall be retained in his department until such employment is terminated under the provisions of the civil service rules and regulations.
Cross References: Policemen declared under civil service, ch. X, § 7; firemen declared under civil service, ch. X, § 9; civil service generally, ch. XXII.