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Resignation Causes SGA Division
Jessica Havery
Issue date: 11/18/04 Section: News
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At Wednesday's Student Government Association meeting, President Jacob V. Hudnut announced the resignation of SGA bookkeeper, Salika Berkovich, who has worked for the organization for nine years.
Berkovich submitted a letter of resignation to Hudnut last Friday informing him that her last workday would be Jan. 1, Hudnut said.
"I didn't think it was in the SGA's best interest, in terms of its integrity, to continue working with someone who has expressed the desire to move on," Hudnut said.
The SGA accepted the resignation, under the advisement of their legal council, as a matter of formality and procedure, Hudnut said.
"In the absence of other rules and bi-laws governing a situation, the president of an organization has the opportunity to accept the resignation of an employee," SGA lawyer Jason Lattimore said.
According to Berkovich's job description, obtained from Hudnut, her responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Office Coordinator with operations of the SGA office complex, and reviewing all current insurance policies and contracted obligations.
Berkovich is also expected to advise and assist student organizations in proper maintenance of records, and maintain all financial books required by the organization, according to her job description.
"Just because [organizations] are comfortable with [Berkovich] doesn't mean that this change is a step in the wrong direction," SGA Legislator, Jaime Dresher said. "Everyone is replaceable."
Factors leading to Berkovich's resignation could not be discussed at press time due to legal obligations.
"I want to do what is best for the SGA and adhering to this formality is a professional, not personal, decision. Under no circumstances will the SGA president make a decision without consulting the executive board," Hudnut said.
"I think that [Berkovich] has been an important part of the staff and the student government," SGA Vice President Ron Bothelo said. "I was sad to see her resignation."
Berkovich submitted a letter of resignation to Hudnut last Friday informing him that her last workday would be Jan. 1, Hudnut said.
"I didn't think it was in the SGA's best interest, in terms of its integrity, to continue working with someone who has expressed the desire to move on," Hudnut said.
The SGA accepted the resignation, under the advisement of their legal council, as a matter of formality and procedure, Hudnut said.
"In the absence of other rules and bi-laws governing a situation, the president of an organization has the opportunity to accept the resignation of an employee," SGA lawyer Jason Lattimore said.
According to Berkovich's job description, obtained from Hudnut, her responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Office Coordinator with operations of the SGA office complex, and reviewing all current insurance policies and contracted obligations.
Berkovich is also expected to advise and assist student organizations in proper maintenance of records, and maintain all financial books required by the organization, according to her job description.
"Just because [organizations] are comfortable with [Berkovich] doesn't mean that this change is a step in the wrong direction," SGA Legislator, Jaime Dresher said. "Everyone is replaceable."
Factors leading to Berkovich's resignation could not be discussed at press time due to legal obligations.
"I want to do what is best for the SGA and adhering to this formality is a professional, not personal, decision. Under no circumstances will the SGA president make a decision without consulting the executive board," Hudnut said.
"I think that [Berkovich] has been an important part of the staff and the student government," SGA Vice President Ron Bothelo said. "I was sad to see her resignation."