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Canary Islands Education Council Sees Change in Representation for Santa Cruz de Tenerife Chamber

Published: June 16, 2026|education|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Education Council Personnel Change

The Canary Islands' Education Council has announced a key personnel change involving the local Chamber of Commerce for Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

  • Dismissed from her role, Justa GarcĂ­a Deza is replaced by RocĂ­o Febles Afonso as the chamber’s new representative on the council.

This move reflects ongoing efforts to ensure diverse business and community voices in regional education policymaking.

The change was officially ordered by the regional Education Minister, HipĂłlito Alejandro SuĂĄrez Nuez, after a proposal from the Vice Minister of Education.

Significance of the Change

The Council plays an important role in shaping educational policies across the region, and the inclusion of industry representatives helps align education with local economic needs.

For residents and expats alike, these changes can influence:

  • Education funding
  • School programs
  • Collaboration with local businesses

Appointment Process and Transparency

  • The appointment process follows legal frameworks that govern how these representatives are proposed and replaced.
  • It underscores the transparent procedure machinery behind regional governance decisions.

The official change was published in the Canary Islands Official Bulletin on June 3, 2026, marking the formal start of Rocío Febles’s new role.