Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has appointed four acting directors for ASG departments.
Mrs. Natasha Tuatoo-Bartley is appointed Acting Director of the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources.
Mrs. Sesula McMoore-Tufele is appointed as Acting Director of the Office of Program Planning and Budget.
Mr. Frederick Unasa Ledoux is appointed Acting Chief Procurement Officer.
Tapusalaia Maneafaiga is reappointed as Acting Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
The first nominee for Director of Marine and Wildlife Resources, Timothy Jones was approved by the Senate, but did not pass confirmation in the House.
The nominee for Chief Procurement Officer Kenenth Kuaea failed confirmation in the Senate and did not go through a confirmation hearing in the House.
Tapusalaia Manefaiga was disapproved in the Senate, and did not have a confirmation hearing in the House.
His reappointment as acting director indicates that his name will be resubmitted to the Fono for confirmation in the next legislative session in July.
