California · Elections Code
ELEC §10507: Except as otherwise provided in this part, the term of office of each elective officer, elected or appointed pursuant to this part, is four years or until his or her successor qualifies and takes offi
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Elective officers serve four-year terms or until their successor qualifies and takes office, unless another provision states otherwise.
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Except as otherwise provided in this part, the term of office of each elective officer, elected or appointed pursuant to this part, is four years or until his or her successor qualifies and takes office.
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