Which statement about term of office is correct?

• A. Term of office indicates the days left in the term
• B. Term of office is the person’s age during tenure
• C. Term of office denotes the period before an officer is eligible for election again
• D. Term of office is the duration of the period for which a person is elected or appointed

Answer: (D)

The term of office is the length of time an officer is elected or appointed to serve. It starts when the officer takes office and ends when that period ends, or when they leave or are replaced, as defined by the organization's rules. This distinguishes the actual duration from what remains of the term at any given moment (days left), from the officer’s age, or from any separate period that governs when they may be re-elected. For example, if bylaws specify a one-year term, the term lasts one year, and re-election rules determine whether another term may follow.