City secretaries may never hold the office of court clerk.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Depends on the city

Answer: (B)

In municipal government, whether one person can hold two offices depends on local rules about incompatible offices. The statement that a city secretary may never serve as court clerk treats it as an absolute ban, but that isn’t universal. Some cities prohibit dual officeholding, while others allow it if the duties don’t overlap or if the charter or state statute permits it. The key idea is that eligibility is determined by the city’s charter, ordinances, and applicable state law, so you must check those rules for a definite answer.