Acting director of the Office of Property Management Uiagalelei Iona’s resignation has been accepted by Governor Togiola Tulafono, who has since appointed Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Mauga to take over the position.
No reason was given for the resignation. On Aug. 29, Uiagalelei pled guilty to one count of witness tampering at the Honolulu federal court. He will be sentenced on Jan. 6, 2008.
In his resignation letter Uiagalelei wrote, “I am writing to submit my resignation as Acting Director of the Office of Property Management to be effective immediately. I hope that all my years of service to the American Samoa Government has been a worthy contribution as well as support for your administration. I have always appreciated your guidance and the quality of your assistance. I wish to thank you very much for my appointment and it is my hope that I have fulfilled my part as a servant.”
In his response, the Governor wrote, “Thank you for your letter indicating your intention to resign your post as Acting Chief Property Management Officer. By virtue of this communication, I herewith accept your tendered resignation. I thank you for the several years of service that you have provided to the American Samoa Government, and I wish you every success in all of your future endeavors. I wish you the very best.”
Togiola has since issued a general memorandum announcing his appointment of Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Mauga as Acting Director of the Office of Property Management.
Mauga will serve as acting director until a permanent appointment is made.
As acting director, Mauga will be responsible for the following specific assignments as part of his general
duties: review the duties and operations of the Office of Property Management with particular focus on joint operations with existing office(s), update the ASG report on inventory, including but not limited to the status of ASG fixed assets, and immediately advise the Governor on how much time will be needed in order to complete these tasks. |
