1.   But the difference is that the FCA can give advice to government and the lawmakers, and its officials participate in the process of compiling a national budget.

2.   In many cities and towns where mayor or council member is a part-time job, elected officials do not participate in decisions involving the city and their full-time employers.

3.   It was not clear, however, whether Egypt would allow American officials to participate.

4.   It was not clear why a Russian official would participate in such talks.

5.   LAUSD officials will also participate.

6.   The church opening gave Scientology a profile in Wichita, and its local officials have participated in some citywide religious events since then.

7.   Their new ties allowed security officials to participate in joint interrogations, to pursue nationals across borders and to order surveillance on citizens who sought asylum in other nations.

8.   ALPA officials were participating in the meeting and did not immediately return calls Wednesday.

9.   American officials participated in the meeting between Erekat and Naveh.

10.   Although some Interior officials participate, they do not vote on recommendations, she said.