If the two organizations agree, the Undergraduate Student Government and the Council of Commonwealth Student Governments have the go-ahead from a University official to combine their HUB offices.

Because neither group has formal contracts with the HUB, the two can merge, said Melvyn Klein, University director for Unions and Student Activities.

"I have indicated to the organizations involved that I want to hear from them when they come to a decision that is endorsed fully by both organizations," Klein said.

While USG and CCSG members agreed the benefits of moving offices will combine the strength of the two organizations to work on projects, some debate exists within the student government's three branches about how soon, if ever, the offices will merge.

Under the proposal, now being reviewed by the USG Supreme Court, USG's business department will move to the CCSG office now in 101F HUB and CCSG will move into that department's current office in 203A HUB.

CCSG's office is about eight feet by 10 feet and contains one desk, filing cabinets, mail boxes and computer desks. CCSG represents 30,000 students, which is about the same number of students USG represents.

Last week the USG Senate asked the USG Supreme Court to decide if it is legal for Althaus to move the offices and to postpone any arrangements until a court decision is made. Althaus then indicated she would move the offices with or without the senate's approval.

Chief Justice of the USG Supreme Court Dennis Pollard said he needs to consult USG's constitution in case a clause prevents the executives from moving the offices. Pollard said USG would have to comply with the court's decision since it registers the organization.

But USG Vice President Bill Novick said regardless of the court's decision, Althaus plans to veto the senate's resolution directing the USG Supreme Court to review the group's constitution.

"As execs, we're the administrators of the offices," Novick said. "We can move the business department and the treasurer downstairs if we want."

Althaus was unavailable for comment yesterday.

Director of the Business Department Jennifer Bronzini said the department favors the move not only because it will benefit the two organizations, but it will be more convenient for the business department.

"It does a lot of good things for this organization," Bronzini said. "This department does not depend on the senate or Academic Assembly. We can work just as well downstairs."

Bronzini added the move will make transactions more secure and move the department away from the politics.

CCSG representative to University Board of Trustee Brian Donaldson said the organizations can work on such projects as academic advising, co-curricular transcripts, and more representation on University committees.