saving provisions

saving provisions Sec. 310. (a) Except as provided by this Act, the changes in existing law made by this Act shall not affect any office or position existing immediately prior to the effective date of any such changes in existing law, the compensation attached to such office or position, and any incumbent thereof, his appointment thereto, and his entitlement to receive the compensation attached thereto, until appropriate action is taken in accordance with this Act or other law. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of this Act, the rate of basic, gross, or total annual compensation received by any officer or employee immediately prior to the effective date of this section shall not be reduced by reason of enactment of this Act.