Update to the Statutes of the Official Medical College of Las Palmas

Effective Date

• The statutes are effective as of May 22, 2025.
• Confirmed by the Canary Islands government.

Purpose and Emphasis

• Defines the college's structure, aims, and operating procedures.
• Emphasizes its role in:
  • Regulating medical practice
  • Promoting ethical standards
  • Supporting professionals within the province of Las Palmas.

Governance Framework

• Establishes clear governance structures, including:
  • Election process for the governing Junta Directiva
  • Members include a president, vice-president, secretary, and island representatives.
• Outlines mechanisms for disciplinary action:
  • Emphasizes fairness and transparency
  • Includes specific sanctions for professional misconduct.

Procedures and Bodies

• Formalizes procedures for:
  • Internal sections
  • Ethical commissions
  • Ethical-deontological advising bodies.
• Defines rights and responsibilities of members:
  • Procedures for inclusion and removal
  • Disciplinary procedures
  • Economic management processes.

Accountability and Independence

• Reinforces the college’s accountability and independence.
• Includes provisions for:
  • Dissolving the organization
  • Distributing assets responsibly.

Legal Alignment and Goals

• The update aligns with current laws.
• Aims to:
  • Ensure better governance
  • Promote transparency
  • Protect both medical professionals and the public in the Canary Islands.

Significance

• Helps safeguard healthcare quality and professional integrity in the region.