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Canary Islands Appoints New Secretary for Transparency and Citizen Participation

Published: July 7, 2026|local-government-and-community|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Government Appoints New Secretary of High Office

Appointment Details

  • The Canary Islands government has officially appointed MarĂ­a del Carmen Bujalance JimĂ©nez as the new Secretary of High Office in the Directorate General of Transparency and Citizen Participation.
  • The appointment follows a public call made in April 2026 and evaluations confirming she meets all requirements for the role.
  • Bujalance JimĂ©nez, a career civil servant from the Canary Islands, will support the General Director.
  • She will be based either in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Context and Significance

  • This appointment is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency and citizen engagement in the region.
  • The region's authorities consider the move as a sign of the Canary Islands’ commitment to good governance and openness.
  • The chosen candidate must resign from her current position within three days of the announcement.
  • She will have a month to assume her new role if residing outside the islands.
  • The decision was issued by regional authorities on June 25, 2026.
  • The appointment details include her salary level and responsibilities.
  • The process ensures transparency, as the appointment can be challenged through administrative or judicial channels within specified deadlines.

"Residents and public officials alike should recognize this move as a sign of the Canary Islands’ commitment to good governance and openness."