Del. Code 29, § 5930 : State Government — Merit System Of Personnel Administration — Rules — Discharge; reduction in rank or grade Date: 2 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through 2016 Legislative Session, Act 399 The rules shall provide for discharge or reduction in rank or grade for cause after the probationary period for appointment or promotion is completed. The person to be discharged or reduced in rank for cause shall have the right of appeal as set forth in this chapter. Del. C. § 5930 29 Del. C. 1953, § 5930; 55 Del. Laws, c. 443, § 1.;