Since the 15th century its Patriarchs were appointed through an hereditary system.

Without obvious experience or qualifications for the job, Kieft may have been appointed through family political connections.

He was appointed governor of Ardabil, a province in the northwest, from 1993 through 1997.

In 2005, he was appointed coach of the national team through the Beijing Olympics.

However, members appointed through 1981 were still granted life tenure.

The judges were appointed by the Prince through a decree.

The prime minister is appointed by the members of the National Assembly through a vote.

Exilarchs continued to be appointed through the 11th century.

Senior judges and heads of quangos should be appointed through open committee hearings.

"Since she hired the first people who ever worked here, indirectly everyone was appointed through her."