The Commonwealth Ports Authority board decided Friday to announce the position of Tinian ports manager, which is currently held by Joseph T. Mendiola.
\nWithout further discussion and deliberation on the floor during Friday\u2019s board meeting, Mendiola was issued a 45-day notice to vacate the ports manager position.<\/p>\n
Mendiola was hired by the board in October 2010 to replace former manager Ike Perez, whose contract was also terminated.<\/p>\n
Mendiola\u2019s contract has been on the board\u2019s table since early this year but a decision on the matter was delayed. In contrast, the contracts of both Saipan airport manager Ed Mendiola and Rota airport manager Martin Mendiola have already been renewed.<\/p>\n
Mendiola\u2019s last contract stipulated a $50,000 annual salary.<\/p>\n
When asked for comments, Mendiola admitted being surprised by the board\u2019s decision. However, he said he fully respects and understands the board action.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was surprised because all along I thought I was renewed. But I do respect and understand the board\u2019s decision. I\u2019d like to thank them for the opportunity they have given me to work with CPA for three years,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Mendiola is expected to get the 45-day notice this week and, according to board members, he can still apply for the position once it is formally announced.<\/p>\n
When asked if he will re-apply for the position, Mendiola declined to comment but expressed a willingness to serve the agency again if the board wishes it in the future.<\/p>\n
Prior to Friday\u2019s decision, the board deferred taking action on Mendiola\u2019s contract pending a meeting reportedly requested by Gov. Eloy S. Inos. This was specifically mentioned in a previous meeting by board member Benigno Sablan.<\/p>\n
Mendiola believes that because it\u2019s an election year, the decision on his contract may have some \u201cpolitical pressure.\u201d \u201cBut I really do understand the board,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Mendiola is reported to be interested in the mayoralty position on Tinian. He told Saipan Tribune he is \u201cseriously considering\u201d to run in the mid-term election. Mendiola is a member of the Republican Party.<\/p>\n
For the three years he served as the Tinian ports manager, Mendiola has been instrumental in the military buildup project being coordinated on Tinian where trainings are being conducted.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope what I have done is satisfactory to the mission of CPA,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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