After a prolonged election marked by legal battles, Student Association President-elect Audai Shakour is making preparations for his transition into office.
Shakour, who beat Ben Traverse (CCAS-U) in a run-off election two weeks ago, said plans for his administration next year are progressing steadily. He has already begun working on his most important programs for the coming year, established relations with several University administrators and met with outgoing President Omar Woodard for advice and support.
The president-to-be said his main transition goals involve selecting cabinet members and an executive staff.
"Right now we're taking applications for executives, directors and vice president," Shakour said. "We have applications online and we will have applications in the SA office next week." Students can find applications at his Web site, www.audaishakour.com.
Junior Ellen Wexler, who will be Shakour's chief of staff next year, said interviews for executive positions are planned for April 16 and 17. She added that Audai has also met with Web developers to begin developing a GBay online marketplace, one of the candidate's main campaign platforms.
"We're looking to get everything done responsibly," Wexler said. "We want to get tangible results for the students as soon as possible."
Shakour said that aside from developing a Web portal and filling positions in his administration, another main focus of the transition phase is learning about the duties and responsibilities of the SA president.
"I'm meeting with Omar every Tuesday and Thursday, and I've been meeting with as many senators as possible," he said, adding that Woodard has helped him establish relations with University officials, consider cabinet members and stay focused on his campaign platforms.
"Omar has been doing a lot. He put together a really nice binder with every aspect of the SA from how the office works to financial issues," Shakour said.
Shakour, who beat Ben Traverse (CCAS-U) in a run-off election two weeks ago, said plans for his administration next year are progressing steadily. He has already begun working on his most important programs for the coming year, established relations with several University administrators and met with outgoing President Omar Woodard for advice and support.
The president-to-be said his main transition goals involve selecting cabinet members and an executive staff.
"Right now we're taking applications for executives, directors and vice president," Shakour said. "We have applications online and we will have applications in the SA office next week." Students can find applications at his Web site, www.audaishakour.com.
Junior Ellen Wexler, who will be Shakour's chief of staff next year, said interviews for executive positions are planned for April 16 and 17. She added that Audai has also met with Web developers to begin developing a GBay online marketplace, one of the candidate's main campaign platforms.
"We're looking to get everything done responsibly," Wexler said. "We want to get tangible results for the students as soon as possible."
Shakour said that aside from developing a Web portal and filling positions in his administration, another main focus of the transition phase is learning about the duties and responsibilities of the SA president.
"I'm meeting with Omar every Tuesday and Thursday, and I've been meeting with as many senators as possible," he said, adding that Woodard has helped him establish relations with University officials, consider cabinet members and stay focused on his campaign platforms.
"Omar has been doing a lot. He put together a really nice binder with every aspect of the SA from how the office works to financial issues," Shakour said.
