N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 94:7

Upon the request of the appointing authority, the governor and council upon a finding that it is in the best interest of the state may increase the annual salary of any classified or unclassified employee by $1,000 if said employee is eligible for certification by the American board of any medical, dental, or surgical specialty and by $3,000 if said employee is certified by said board.