Art. XIII, § 2

Duration of term of office

Structure Public Officers & Civil Service Art. XIII · Public Officers

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When the duration of any office is not provided by this constitution it may be declared by law, and if not so declared, such office shall be held during the pleasure of the authority making the appointment.

Simplified explanation

When the constitution does not set the length of an office, it may be declared by law; otherwise the office is held at the pleasure of the appointing authority.