Upon the reallocation of a position, other than by action of the board under Section 18802, the incumbent of the position shall not thereby gain status in the new class. Change in status of the incumbent may be accomplished only in accordance with the appropriate sections of this part and rules relating to transfer, demotion, or promotion.

(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 427, Sec. 25. (AB 1062) Effective January 1, 2014.)