After each class or position has been assigned
to a salary grade and the pay plan and rules for its administration
have been adopted by the governing body, each employee shall be advised
of his pay step and the salary grade to which his position title has
been assigned. When an employee attains the maximum step in the salary
grade for his position, he shall not receive further salary increases
unless:
If an employee is transferred or reassigned
into another department, his service will be considered continuous
for the purpose of promotion, seniority, layoff and vacation.