Library board director Christian Ausage approved unanimously

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga’s nomination of Christian Ausage as a member of the Feleti Barstow Public Library Board of Directors has been unanimously approved by the Senators this week.

The vote was conducted yesterday and Ausage received 12 yes votes without any objection.

In his letter to President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean, Governor Lemanu pointed out that Ausage has demonstrated his commitment to education and cultural knowledge and preservation through nearly three decades of teaching from elementary to college level students. 

“He is a well-known businessman in the private sector.

“His background and experience make him an ideal member of the public library board. Respectfully, I urge you and your colleagues to review and confirm the nominating of Christian Ausage to the public library board,” said Lemanu.

Other members of the of the Feleti Barstow Public Library Board of Directors already approved are  Dr. Ernie Seiuli; Tiara Drabble; Faailoa Seui Afalava; Tuimalo Elvis Zodiacal; Louise Kuaea and Beverly A. Kodak.

During that confirmation last year before the House which lasted only ten minutes, the faipule’s congratulated members of the board for accepting the call from the Governor to serve the public library as board members.

Rep. Titiali’i Kitara Vaiau advised board members to look into ways to upgrade the services of the Feleti Public Library for students and everyone to use at that time.

Rep. Vaetasi Tuumolimoli Saena Moliga said that there is a need for new computers and new books for students to use and if they came across any idea or new plan to raise the standard of the public library, it’s their duty is to utilize it.

In his Mar.4, 2021 letter to the Fono, Gov. Lemanu said he’s confident that the new board of directors will serve the Feleti Barstow Public Library with all their heart.

The Director of Education or his or her designee is automatically a member of the Feleti Barstow Public Library without appointment of the Governor or confirmation by the Fono. Director Talauega Dr. Samasoni Asaeli has selected Dr. Teresa Atuatasi to be his designee.