If an airport director is appointed by the Mayor, which of the following is a possible characteristic?

• A. The director may campaign for the Mayor during re-election to keep their job.
• B. The director must refrain from all political activity.
• C. The director is prohibited from seeking elective office.
• D. The director's appointment is independent of political considerations.

Answer: (A)

When someone in an airport management role is appointed by the Mayor, the job is tied to the Mayor’s political standing. In this setup, it’s plausible that the director would actively support and even campaign for the Mayor during re-election to help preserve the appointment and keep the job. The director’s employment is shaped by the Mayor’s political fortunes, so showing loyalty and backing the Mayor can be a practical outcome of this arrangement.

The other possibilities clash with how a Mayor-appointed position tends to operate. A role that would require total political neutrality or direct prohibition from any political activity doesn’t align with a position chosen by a political leader. And saying the appointment is independent of political considerations contradicts the reality that the appointing authority is a political figure.