ICAO Secretary General serves for how many years per term?

• A. 1 year
• B. 3 years
• C. 5 years
• D. 7 years

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how long the Secretary-General serves per term. In ICAO, the Secretary-General is elected for a three-year term, and that term can be renewed.

Why three years works well: it gives enough time to implement programs and provide stable leadership, while still allowing member states to review performance and make changes through the next appointment. This duration also aligns with ICAO’s governance cycle, supporting coherent planning, budgeting, and policy development with regular oversight. Shorter terms, like one year, would make it hard to achieve real progress, while longer terms (five or seven years) could reduce accountability and slow necessary leadership updates.