Revisions to the compensation plan may only be made on July first, following the close of a regular legislative session, except that new classifications may be added to the compensation plan during a biennium when deemed necessary by the director. Revisions to the compensation plan for county employees covered by the plan become effective on January first of the first full calendar year following the revision or on July first following the close of a regular legislative session, based on official action by the board of county commissioners. Revisions to the compensation plan may only be made to the extent the legislative assembly appropriates funds to implement such plans.
N.D.C.C. § 54-44.3-12.1