When the meeting formally convened, Hamid Karzai, who has been leading the interim government, was elected by a wide majority in an election that signaled a landmark in recent Afghan history.

Angry Borough Presidents During the afternoon yesterday, before the board finally convened formally at 4:15 P.M., word of Mr. Dinkins's shift spread through City Hall.

Often, they formally convene for just days or weeks each year, although more activist congresses have started conducting investigations and making proposals year round.

Before resigning, he formally convened the already existing Council of Constance and authorized it to elect his successor.

Representatives adopted a cautious posture, refusing a United States-backed move to formally convene the ministers on an emergency basis.

The parliament elected in November 2007 elected a new president after it formally convened.

Routinely, the principals from each chamber or their respective staffs conduct pre-conference meetings so as to expedite the bargaining process when the conference formally convenes.

The actual election for that position will take place on Jan. 4, when the 104th Congress formally convenes.

The Supreme Executive Council formally convened 4 March 1777.

Even before the 109th Congress formally convened at noon Tuesday, harsh words were flying.