71.   The mayor said he has no plans to seek state legislation that would allow him to appoint school board members.

72.   The mayor said the panel was not intended to be an independent body, and said he had the right to appoint members in whom he had confidence.

73.   The mayor should appoint the members.

74.   The mayor would appoint the members, two of whom would be recommended by the City Council.

75.   The merger is subject to approval by the state Public Service Commission, whose members are appointed by Pataki.

76.   The members will be appointed for a term of five years, which can be renewed.

77.   The plan would let the board enlarge itself and appoint new members, who might still have a majority even after two elections.

78.   The president would appoint two members.

79.   The president, the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader are each supposed to appoint three members to the commission.

80.   The president traditionally appoints Cabinet members such as the secretaries of defense or state, and also serves as Red Cross honorary chairman.