The North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (NDPERS) has declared effective July 31, 2025, interim final (emergency) rules in N.D. Administrative Code sections 71-02-02-01, 71-02-02-02, 71-02-07-02, 71-08-02-03, 71-08-09-01, and 71-08-10-01. The rules relate to county elected officials’ participation in NDPERS retirement plans.
NDPERS has adopted procedures to assure public input into the formulation of such rules prior to their final adoption.
In conformity with those procedures, the interim final rules, full notice of intent to adopt and amend administrative rules, and approval notice from Governor Armstrong may be viewed at:
- Interim Final (Emergency) Rules
- Full notice of intent to adopt and amend administrative rules
- Governor Armstrong Approval
Public Hearing
NDPERS will hold a public hearing on the interim final rules at 11:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 1600 East Century Avenue Suite 2, Bismarck, North Dakota. Further information concerning the public hearing is included in the full notice.
If you plan to attend the public hearing and will need special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact our office at 701.328.3900 at least seven days prior to the public hearing.
Submitting comments and deadline
Your participation is welcome, as are your suggestions.
- The deadline to provide oral or written comments is 5:00 p.m. CT on September 22, 2025.
- Oral comments can be made by calling our office at 701.328.3900 or by attending the public hearing.
- Written comments can be submitted to: North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System, PO Box 1657, Bismarck, ND 58502 or ndpers-info@nd.gov.