On several occasions committees explored the relationship and drew up alternatives, including separation.

The committee will explore the case at a two-day hearing Wednesday and Friday.

He said his committee would explore the three recent deaths during hearings on the Mayor's budget proposal next month.

A committee will plan staff workshops and explore the possibility of community meetings, he added.

Then the committee explored renting outside space but found none that was suitable.

The committees will explore such subjects as how to improve trade ties and how to strengthen cultural understanding.

The Mayor said the committee would explore the use of executive-search concerns.

A special committee is exploring strategic alternatives with different sets of bankers and lawyers.

Ms. Anderson's committee is also exploring statewide legislation should the provisions fail to win support from residents.

Mr. Weiss's committee is exploring the effects of exposure to dioxin on human health.