In a general-law city, how may the municipal court clerk be selected?

• A. Appointed
• B. Elected
• C. Appointed or elected
• D. None of the above

Answer: (C)

In general-law cities, the municipal court clerk can be selected either by appointment or by election, depending on the city's charter or ordinances. This flexibility exists because state law allows these municipalities to choose the method that best fits their local governance structure. So there isn’t a single statewide rule forcing one method; the method is determined locally. If a city charter specifies appointment, the clerk is chosen by the appropriate city officials; if it specifies election, the voters elect the clerk. Therefore, appoinment or election is the correct understanding.