The independent examiner never appeared, Mr. Ruotolo said.

Bank of New York also agreed to allow an independent examiner to monitor its operations.

A Time Warner spokesman declined to identify the independent examiner.

In the new system (nowa matura) written work is assessed by independent examiners.

CBS News belatedly apologized and agreed to appoint independent examiners.

The bankruptcy trustee assigned to the case, Diana G. Adams, said she might ask an independent examiner to review the pay plan.

The judge overseeing the Enron bankruptcy proceedings ordered the appointment of an independent examiner yesterday as a first step toward determining potential liability in the case.

The closer to the Justice Department and the Attorney General those allegations get, the greater the need for some kind of independent examiner.

And it would allow accident victims to appeal insurers' rulings on their claims to independent medical examiners chosen by the state.

An independent court-appointed examiner will study the company's financial records since January 2000 and report to the court.