(Effective after December 31, 2023, contingent effective date – See note) 1.    Except as otherwise provided under section 54-52-02.5 or 54-52-02.15 or this chapter, effective January 1, 2024, an eligible employee who is first enrolled shall participate in the defined contribution retirement plan under this chapter.

2.    A temporary employee may elect to participate in the defined contribution retirement plan as provided under section 54-52.6-09.6.

3.    A county elected official may elect to participate in the defined contribution retirement plan as provided under section 54-52-02.11.

4.    A nonstate appointed official shall participate in the defined contribution retirement plan as provided under section 54-52-02.12.

Participation in defined contribution retirement plan. (Effective after December 31, 2024, contingent effective date – See note) 1.    Except as otherwise provided under section 54-52-02.5 or 54-52-02.15 or this chapter, effective January 1, 2025, an eligible employee who is first enrolled shall participate in the defined contribution retirement plan under this chapter.

2.    A temporary employee may elect to participate in the defined contribution retirement plan as provided under section 54-52.6-09.6.

3.    A county elected official may elect to participate in the defined contribution retirement plan as provided under section 54-52-02.11.

4.    A nonstate appointed official shall participate in the defined contribution retirement plan as provided under section 54-52-02.12.