More than others, they reward incumbents who preside over strong national economies and punish those who do not.
Commentators also observed a lack of uniformity in the attitudes and in the decisions of the judges who presided over the city's criminal courts.
The presiding officer and the secretary or clerk are present, and clustered around them is a small group of members.
A political organization was a churning mix of ambition and resentment and inertia over which leaders presided only by constant effort.
In many of them, a local judge would preside over the proceedings.
Both areas had a history of economic decline presided over by inept and corrupt government.
A suitable place provided with a good supply of water was chosen and the presiding deity was installed in the temple.
These courts are presided over by a three-judge panel.
