Pennsylvania § 1702 - Term of office.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1702 — Term of office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1702. Term of office.
Except if a vacancy in office occurs under section 1711 (relating to vacancies), officers shall hold office for the term for which the individual was elected. Officers shall not serve longer than the first Monday of January succeeding the municipal election at which a successor was elected.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1702
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1702 cover?
Section 1702 ("Term of office.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 1702?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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