Cooperation Agreement between Canary Islands and Tejeda Municipality

Overview

On September 10, 2025, the Canary Islands regional government formalized a cooperation agreement with the Tejeda Municipality to streamline the process of obtaining, renewing, and managing family benefit titles for large families.

This partnership aims to bring administrative services closer to residents, especially in rural areas like Tejeda, by delegating tasks such as receiving applications, offering guidance, and providing copies of family titles.

The agreement is part of broader efforts to enhance digital government services, allowing citizens to manage their family benefits electronically while safeguarding their personal data.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The regional government handles:
  • Official recognition
  • Document issuance
• Local municipal staff execute:
  • Collecting documents
  • Helping applicants navigate the online application system

Goals and Benefits

• Emphasizes efficiency—reducing wait times and making services more accessible, which is crucial for families in remote regions.
• Brings services closer to residents, especially in rural areas.

Data Protection and Oversight

The agreement includes provisions for data protection, ensuring compliance with EU and Spanish privacy laws.

• A monitoring committee is established for:
  • Overseeing implementation
  • Handling any issues

Broader Context

• Reflects the ongoing push in Spain to promote:
  • Digital services
  • Local-government collaboration
  • Better support for large families
• Recognized as a key social priority and legal obligation rooted in the Constitution and national family protection laws.