At a meeting last weekend, AT&T's board deemed each of those offers inadequate.

This legal board could deem the same evidence to be proof of a parole violation.

If the board deems the charge reasonable, it could lead to a hearing.

On December 8, a board of doctors from the military hospital deemed Kreutzer mentally fit to stand trial.

A debate for candidates that the board deems not to be leading contenders will be held on Oct. 27.

That gave United 18 months to figure out what the board might deem acceptable.

A spokesman for Merrill said the firm would "announce a succession plan when David and the board deem it appropriate."

"But in all ways that mattered" the board deemed them to be equal.

Companies with less tenure may be considered for associate membership, if the board of directors deems that they meet all other criteria.

If the board deems changes are necessary, it will be up to the Legislature to comply.