The length of a mayor's term varies by country and city, but common term lengths include:
- In the Netherlands, mayors are appointed for a term of 6 years, with no limit on the number of terms they can serve
- In New Zealand and the Philippines, mayors are elected every 3 years
- In many U.S. cities, the most common mayoral term length is 4 years, although terms of 1, 2, and 3 years also exist; about 45% of U.S. cities have 4-year terms for mayors
- For example, the Mayor of Los Angeles serves a 4-year term
- The Mayor of New York City serves a 4-year term and is limited to two consecutive terms but may run again after a break of four years
- In Taunton, Massachusetts, the mayor's term is 2 years
Term limits also vary: many cities do not impose term limits, but where limits exist, two-term limits are most common
. In summary, mayoral terms typically range from 2 to 6 years depending on the jurisdiction, with 4 years being the most common length in the United States.
