John Howard extended her tenure for an additional 3 years in July 2006.
Despite extending his tenure, he failed to broker a deal on formation of a new government.
He has since won two further elections, extending his tenure through to 2016.
Doing so could terminate the draft constitution, which in turn might extend the president's tenure.
He is not the only Latin American president to seek constitutional changes extending his tenure.
And the bitter feelings surrounding the board's 4-to-3 vote not to extend his tenure will take time to heal.
Similarly, he said, the United Nations might extend the force's tenure beyond six months.
After 18 months he signed a second four-year contract, extending his tenure through the 2008-9 season.
The move to extend his tenure has been criticized by opposition lawmakers and foreign donors.
He also extended his tenure of army chief, which is fixed for a time period, for one year in same way.