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Canary Islands Advisory Council Approves Organizational Changes to Create New Jobs and Redefine Roles

Published: June 26, 2026|local-government-and-community|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Advisory Council Organizational Update

Overview

The Canary Islands Advisory Council has approved a significant update to its organizational structure to better adapt to current needs.

During sessions in March and May 2026, the Council agreed to modify its staff plan (RPT), introducing new positions and redefining existing roles.

Key Changes

  • Creation of two new jobs: a legal advisor and a department head.
  • Increase in certain staff benefits.
  • Elimination of a transparency-related position, replaced with a different role within the support unit for the President.

Objectives

  • Improve efficiency.
  • Align staff responsibilities with the institution’s current configuration.

Reception and Implementation

The decision received positive reviews from the parliamentary audit office and was approved unanimously by the Council.

The modifications will be officially published in the Official Canary Islands Bulletin, making them official and ready to be implemented.

Significance

This move reflects ongoing efforts to modernize and streamline public administration on the islands, ensuring the Council operates more effectively in serving the public and its stakeholders.