"It ought to give neither one an advantage, and I think that's what they came up with," she said of the nine-member panel.

The five constituted a quorum of the nine-member panel.

If it becomes law, the nine-member panel would have two years to complete its study.

That nine-member panel met monthly to review issues of management and operations.

Beame named him to a nine-member panel of business, financial and labor leaders who studied the city government.

The nine-member panel, consisting of legislators, consumer advocates and ticket brokers, will have four months to do its work.

A nine-member panel of judges makes the final decision.

In addition, a nine-member bipartisan panel has been authorized by legislation enacted this year to provide additional oversight.

Lady Thatcher served on the nine-member panel of judges who awarded the prize.

Still, the agency could proceed with the hearing in front of a nine-member panel, even without Landis being present.