In less than three weeks, the Manship administration will return its key to the Student Government Association's office.
Until then, it will walk the Tietz slate through SGA procedures. It will point out which forms to use when paying bills, how to work with receptionists and how to "click" with administrators.
"My administration has to make the transition smooth until we're officially out of office," president Jayson Manship said.
President-elect Ben Tietz said his slate won't face much difficulty, because he's spent three years working inside and outside of the office.
"I'm very familiar with the process and how everything works," Tietz said.
Tietz said he explained the job requirements to vice president-elect Olufunmbi Elemo, treasurer-elect Matt Filer and secretary-elect Kathy Spenos before their campaign began.
"They're well-aware of what they're getting into," Tietz said. "The people on my slate are not afraid to ask questions. That will help the transition process as well."
Treasurer Eric Michel said the Manship administration will leave the Tietz administration $2,000-$3,000. That will add into the annual $58,000 SGA budget, Michel said.
Michel said to prevent debt, the Tietz administration should map out its spending, especially fixed costs, such as phone bills and office supplies. The Manship administration inherited a $12,000 deficit upon entering office last year.
"(The Tolu administration) didn't plan for 12-month billing," Michel said. "Every month they'd spend more money than they really could. (The Tietz administration needs) to know exactly what they're spending and how much they'll have left after fixed costs are added in."
Michel and secretary Rich Garcia said office procedures are easy to learn. Communicating well with others, however, is more crucial and difficult, they said.
Garcia said he introduced receptionists to Spenos to make everyone feel comfortable.
"I wanted the employees to get to know her and become familiar with her before they take office," Garcia said.
Spenos said she's excited and prepared for her role.
"I'm going to make sure that I do a good job for next year and the end of this year," Spenos said.
Garcia said he will cherish the close friendships he's made in SGA more than the office protocol he's learned.
"I feel like we're leaving on a very good note," Garcia said. "I've made life-long friendships. Those are the kind of experiences I'll take with me from college rather than the procedural things like taking minutes."
Michel said SGA gave him more confidence and a lot of memories.
"It ended up being the best experience I've ever had," Michel said. "I'm happy to know that I had an impact on campus."
President Jayson Manship said he will continue to represent students until his term expires March 24 at SGA inauguration. Manship said he has full faith in Team Tietz and hopes it will follow through with its platform goals.
"That's what they ran on and that's what the students expect of them," Manship said.
Tietz said his slate will represent students and make a difference on campus.
"We know it's not going to be an easy task, but we're ready to work hard," Tietz said.
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