Who is eligible to hold elective office, and what typical term length?

• A. Only individuals appointed by the advisor may hold elective office.
• B. Only members who have served on a committee; terms are three years.
• C. The bylaws define eligible members for office, and terms are typically one year with possible re-election.
• D. Any member; term length is indefinite.

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is that who can hold elective office and how long they serve is defined by the organization’s bylaws. The best choice reflects that structure: the bylaws spell out who is eligible to run and hold office, and they typically set a term length of one year with the possibility of re-election. This arrangement keeps leadership opportunities open to eligible members, ensures regular opportunities for turnover, and allows experienced leaders to continue if the bylaws permit.

Why the other ideas don’t fit: requiring appointment by an advisor would make the office non-elective, which isn’t how elected positions are supposed to work; mandating membership in a committee and allocating a three-year term imposes conditions and a longer, less common term than what bylaws usually specify; letting any member serve with an indefinite term ignores the standard practice of defined terms and accountability that bylaws establish.