It could also, potentially, affect the BBC, which is seeking to appoint a new director-general.

BBC: Bonuses in public sector under review

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) plans to introduce a non-binding resolution urging Attorney General Janet Reno to appoint an independent counsel to investigate the Democrats' fund-raising.

CNN: Republicans Pressure Reno For Independent Counsel

The agreement left intact the British monarch as the head of state, giving the queen's representative, known as the governor-general, the right to appoint a prime minister in the event of a hung parliament, and to dismiss one that had lost the confidence of lawmakers.

WSJ: Australia Lawmakers Seek Split From U.K. Monarchy

Republicans joined Democrats in the House on Monday to overwhelmingly repeal the attorney general's power to appoint U.S. attorneys when there's a vacancy, a provision slipped into the reauthorization of the Patriot Act last year.

NPR: Gonzales Aide to Take Fifth Before Senate Panel

Darren Millar AM introduced a motion to appoint auditors to the accounts of the auditor general.

BBC: Statement on Anglesey Council

The General Assembly's decision to appoint Mr Rennie - in a 326-267 vote - raised fears among traditionalists of a possible split in the Kirk.

BBC: Gay ministers get backing of Tutu

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) announced he is preparing a Senate resolution that will call on Attorney General Janet Reno to appoint an independent counsel to look into the Democratic fund-raising.

CNN: Clinton Defends Democratic Fund-Raising

Unfortunately, chances that such a commander will arise received a blow last week when Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein decided to force the government to cancel its decision to appoint Maj.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Yoav Galant's depressing defeat

Some wonder if he will appoint a successor to lead his United Malays National Organisation, the dominant member of the ruling coalition, into the next general election, which is due within a year.

ECONOMIST: Malaysian justice