Political Law, 2011 Bar — Question 35

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Alfredo was elected municipal mayor for 3 consecutive terms. During his third term, the municipality became a city. Alfredo ran for city mayor during the next immediately succeeding election. Voltaire sought his disqualification citing the 3 term limit for elective officials. Will Voltaire’s action prosper? (A) No, the 3 term limit should not apply to a person who is running for a new position title. (B) Yes, the 3 term limit applies regardless of any voluntary or involuntary interruption in the service of the local elective official. (C) Yes, the 3 term limit uniformly applies to the office of mayor, whether for city or municipality. (D) No, the 3 term limit should not apply to a local government unit that has assumed a different corporate existence.

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