When the commission was set up 15 years ago, it was a five-member body; today, only three positions are financed.

As governor, Mr. Spitzer now has the opportunity to make his first appointment to the five-member body.

The five-member body Shahroudi heads is made up of "hard-liners known for their opposition to any reforms within the ruling system", according to the Associated Press news agency.

In 1872, the Board of Trustees changed from a three-member body, with President, Secretary, and Treasurer, to a five-member body with no president.

"I don't think that decision should be made by a five-member appointed body," Mr. Dutra said, adding, "It's a decision that could have a serious economic impact."

The license is given out by the Board of Examiners, a five-member independent body that includes the Schools Chancellor.

This five-member governing body is empowered to enact local ordinances, to levy municipal taxes and conduct the affairs of our community.

It supports the Regional Planning Commission, a five-member quasi-judicial body under the Board of Supervisors.

When he ran for office, Mr. Masry said he fought with the council so often over development issues that he might as well join the five-member body.

The FPC was a five-member regulatory body appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.