Section 19832 - Merit salary adjustment after first year in position(a) After completion of the first year in a position, each employee shall receive a merit salary adjustment equivalent to one of the intermediate steps during each year when he or she meets the standards of efficiency as the department by rule shall prescribe.(b) If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.Amended by Stats 2001 ch 364 (AB 649), s 19, eff. 9/27/2001.Previously Amended & effective September 21, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 1013) (Chapter 446).