"The current process for resolving this dispute has fallen short of University standards for a responsible, orderly and democratic transition of student government," said Bonnie Neuman, Vice-President, Students, who led consultations with the YFS, students, deans, and other members of the York community.

"After nearly two months, it is clear that the former YFS Council has been unable to resolve the current impasse over election ratification procedures," said Ms. Neuman. "York students who participated in the November election have a reasonable expectation to see that the candidates they elected take up their responsibilities. With the University’s recognition of the election results we intend to move forward with a common agenda that serves the best interests of all York students and the York community as a whole."

On January 12, 2004, the University suspended the transfer of new funding from student levies to the YFS and installed a financial monitor to work with the business manager of the YFS to monitor all future financial expenditures.

The University will work with the incoming Council to ensure that York students continue to receive all services provided by the YFS, including continued delivery of the student health plan and support for student clubs and organizations on campus.