He was not the only one whom the panel of questioners sought to put on the defensive.

Mr. Exon said the panel would seek to get that approval.

A fifth panel will seek candidates to lead agencies for service delivery and personnel.

Over the years, commission members and lawyers who follow the court say, the panel has sought to insure that nominations are based on ability.

The panel should seek to agree a "contract", a programme of behaviour, with the young offender.

The panel will seek to uncover all the facts and "to identify any safety issues arising in this case".

The panel also sought to increase accountability on donor accounts at community funds and investment firms.

A panel has been seeking nominations from cultural institutions in the state and the center's board is to vote on Feb. 6.

Lance Morgan, a spokesman for the committee, said the panel would also "seek to obtain relevant records through other channels."

The panel seeks to end the deductibility of such interest next year, rather than in 1991, as called for in current law.