Canary Islands Government Approves New Administrative Unit

Background

On June 9, 2025, the Canary Islands government approved a correction to an earlier decision made on May 21, 2025, which established a temporary administrative unit aimed at streamlining public administration within the General Directorate of Public Function.

This move highlights the government’s commitment to improving efficiency amid a surge of administrative activities, including managing over 21,000 applications from recent public employment offers and overseeing a broad range of personnel processes.

Details of the New Unit

• The new unit will reinforce the directorate's capacity by providing support across different services.
• It will have an initial lifespan of three years, from June 2025 to May 2028, but can be extended if needed.
• It will be staffed with temporary positions that can be filled via various provisional methods, including reassignments and temporary appointments.
• Funding for the initiative totals €4,154,811, supported by existing budget allocations.

Strategic Goals

• Modernize human resource management.
• Accelerate administrative processes.
• Prepare for future reforms, including a forthcoming Public Employment Law.

Importance and Impact

The government emphasizes that these measures are crucial to handling the growing workload caused by new recruitment drives, legal changes, and organizational reforms, ultimately ensuring a more efficient and responsive public administration for residents and expats alike.

"These measures are crucial to handling the growing workload and ensuring an efficient public administration," the government states.