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Canary Islands Government Appoints New Head for Administrative Contracting Service

Published: November 26, 2025|local-government-and-community|Gobierno de Canarias

Appointment of Miguel GarcĂ­a RodrĂ­guez to the Canary Islands Ministry of Territorial Policy

Overview

The Canary Islands' Ministry of Territorial Policy has officially appointed Miguel GarcĂ­a RodrĂ­guez as the new head of the Administrative Contracting and General Affairs Service at the Secretariat General Technical Office in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

This appointment follows a formal public process, where GarcĂ­a RodrĂ­guez was the sole candidate meeting all requirements. The move aims to strengthen internal coordination and enhance public services related to administrative procurement and public records.

Responsibilities

GarcĂ­a RodrĂ­guez, a career civil servant, will assume responsibilities that include:

  • Managing procurement procedures
  • Overseeing general and auxiliary registers
  • Coordinating citizen information services

He will replace his previous role within the same ministry and is expected to take up the new position shortly.

Context and Significance

This change reflects the ongoing efforts by regional authorities to:

  • Streamline administrative functions
  • Improve government efficiency

The appointment process adhered strictly to legal procedures, ensuring transparency and merit-based selection.

Expectations

Residents and public contractors in the region can expect:

  • More organized public service operations
  • More responsive public service operations

as GarcĂ­a RodrĂ­guez steps into his new role.