1. Nonstate appointed officials of participating employers appointed on or after August 1, 1999, but before January 1, 2025, who meet the participation requirements of this chapter must be enrolled in the defined benefit plan effective within the first month of taking office.
2. After December 31, 2024, nonstate appointed officials of participating employers who meet the participation requirements must be enrolled in the defined contribution retirement plan under chapter 54-52.6 effective within the first month of taking office.