All persons holding regular positions in the classified civil service, as defined by this part 2, at the time of the adoption of the civil service provision, as provided in this part 2, shall retain their respective positions without examination or further appointment. In all other respects said persons shall be subject to the provisions and rules of this part 2.
C.R.S. § 31-30-206
This section is similar to former § 31-30-206 as it existed prior to 1975.