Question

Scenario 1:

In the municipality of Barangay, the incumbent mayor has served for three consecutive terms. The mayor is considering running for a fourth term, claiming that the previous term should not be counted as it was served through a special election to complete the term of the previous mayor who resigned. Discuss the validity of the mayor's claim based on the term limit provisions for local government officials.

Scenario 2:

In a city, a councilor who has served for two consecutive terms is facing a recall petition initiated by a group of constituents. The councilor argues that the recall petition is invalid since it was filed less than one year after his re-election. Analyze the legal requirements and process for recall of local government officials in light of the councilor's argument.