Despite a five-month search, the second position, the deputy attorney in chief for criminal defense, has not been filled.

Mr. Sessions was nominated for the post after a five-month search that became a prolonged political embarrassment for the Administration when several candidates turned the job down.

In July, Foremost's board ended a five-month search for a buyer.

Gerhard Casper, the university's president, announced the appointment on Monday after a five-month search.

Valentine was selected in May 2009 as the result of a five-month nationwide search.

A new five-month search was necessary.

Mr. Mfume was chosen after a five-month search by a special nine-member committee made up of board members and representatives of corporations, universities and the bar.

Mark Rosenker, the group's vice president for public affairs, said Mr. McCurdy was selected after a five-month search by a professional executive search firm.

Mr. Jackson was on the committee that ultimately selected him after a five-month search, and he once refused the job.

She was chosen in a five-month search for the lead role of Alice in the film That Night.