Canary Islands Government Appoints New Secretary for Modernization and General Affairs
Appointment of Marlene Santana RodrĂguez as Secretary of Modernization and General Affairs of the Canary Islands
Announcement and Context
The Canary Islands' Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Sovereignty has announced the appointment of Marlene Santana RodrĂguez as the new Secretary of Modernization and General Affairs. This decision follows a public call for applications announced in October 2025, aimed at filling the senior position through a direct appointment process.
Santana RodrĂguez, a career civil servant in the Community of the Canary Islands, will assume her new role in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Her responsibilities include overseeing departmental initiatives such as:
- managing patrimony
- records
- documentation
- procurement
- economic administration
- citizen services
- promoting administrative modernization and innovation
Significance of the Appointment
The appointment highlights the government's move to strengthen leadership in public administration, focusing on:
- improving efficiency
- transparency
Santana RodrĂguez is expected to bring her expertise to promote:
- open government
- innovation
- continuous improvement within the department
Transition and Procedural Details
She will leave her current post within three days of the official publication and take her new position following the legal procedures.
Broader Context
This change comes amid ongoing efforts in Spain's autonomous communities to modernize their public sectors.
It demonstrates the governmentâs commitment toward fostering a more effective, transparent, and citizen-focused public administration, relevant to residents and stakeholders across the islands.