Exec Resignations Start Bitter Row

Salient Reporter

Roger Lawrence, association secretary, and Keven Tate, treasurer, resigned on the 20th December last.

Considerable speculation, rumour, and innuendo followed, largely as the result of a press release to the NZBC which contained allegations of financial irresponsibility by VUWSA executive.

They also claimed that the executive had failed to consider the implications of its actions.

Their action followed executive approval for the payment of Victoria's share of office expenses for the New Zealand University Sports Union, despite their firm opposition.

Executive had also rejected a move sponsored by Tate and Lawrence to force the resignation of Tournament treasurer M. Reynolds.

Allegations made by Lawrence and Tate have not been substantiated The association's financial adviser, Mr. Malcolm Mason, has expressed no sympathy for their views.

A full discussion of the whole issue will be found on page 4 of this issue.

New treasurer is Dave Shand, a former executive member and an unsuccessful candidate for Men's Vice-President on the present executive. He is a commerce graduate.

New secretary is Michael King, who last year was Religious Clubs editor of Salient.