The salary rate of an employee occupying a position which has been reallocated to a class with a lower grade shall be established by the Director of Human Resources Management at the rate within the salary range applicable to the class to which the position has been reallocated. However, if the employee's salary rate exceeds the highest rate within the salary range applicable to the class to which the position has been reallocated, the Director of Human Resources Management shall establish the salary rate at no more than the highest rate. The salary rate of an employee occupying a position which has been reallocated to a class of work with a higher grade shall be increased by the Director of Human Resources Management in accordance with the established Salary Plan and applicable personnel procedures.