(1) When an individual who is in an acting WMS appointment for reasons specified in WAC 357-58-265 (1)(a) is subsequently appointed to a permanent WMS position, time spent in the acting appointment may count towards the review period for the permanent WMS position at the discretion of the appointing authority.

(2) When an individual who is in an acting WMS appointment for reasons specified in WAC 357-58-265 (1)(b) is subsequently appointed to the same or similar permanent WMS position, time spent in the acting appointment must count towards the review period for the permanent WMS position.