Muna told them that he will relinquish his post once the governor finds a replacement.
Muna, who has been CUC’s top executive since May 5, 2008, didn’t explain why he wants to resign.
He had yet to reply Variety’s e-mail as of press time last night.
Angel Demapan, spokesman of Gov. Benigno R. Fitial, said they had not received a resignation letter from Muna, who was the special assistant for the Office of Management and Budget when he was appointed CUC executive director.
Last Friday, Demapan said Muna handed a letter regarding CUC’s position on the disconnection of government agencies that were delinquent in their power bill payments.
But KSPN 2 last night reported that Muna submitted his resignation on Friday.
Muna attended yesterday the regular cabinet meeting.
When asked for comment, Abe Utu Malae, CUC’s assistant executive director for operation, said he “totally understands how Mr. Muna feels — he has stated before that once he stabilizes the utility then it would be time for him to move on.”
Malea added, “In my opinion he is always here and his counsel is always welcome. You cannot deny the wisdom gained through the two tumultuous years Mr. Muna has led CUC. Despite the tribulations of the job, he remained cool as a cucumber.”
Malae said the power generating system collapsed two years ago and emergency measures had to be taken to restore reliability.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also came down hard on CUC, he said, referring to the federal stipulated orders requiring CUC to comply with federal environmental safety and health laws and regulations.
