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Canary Islands Government Restructures P positions in Public Administration Institute to Align with Civil Service Laws

Published: August 13, 2025|local-government-and-community|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Government Restructures ICAP

Overview

The Canary Islands government has approved a significant shift in its Public Administration Institute (ICAP), moving from neighborhood-based labor positions to civil service roles. This change aims to ensure legal compliance with recent budget laws and improve organizational efficiency.

Reasons for the Change

The decision was prompted by vacant positions in the ICAP, caused by retirements and other reasons, which had been unfilled for months. To maintain smooth operations, the government proposes replacing these vacant labor positions— which were unoccupied and reserved— with civil service roles, aligning with the legal mandate that administrative functions be performed by civil servants.

Details of the Restructuring

  • Creation of four new civil service posts
  • Elimination of four vacant labor positions
  • All changes are within the same organizational units
  • The process is cost-neutral; the new roles will not cost more than the vacated ones

Negotiation and Legislative Context

This move follows extensive negotiations involving:

  • Public sector unions
  • The Canary Islands Public Service Commission

This restructuring reflects recent legislative updates aimed at:

  • Consolidating the employment framework in the public sector
  • Emphasizing transparency and compliance

Impact for Residents

For residents, especially those interacting with civil service organizations, this move should lead to:

  • More stable staffing
  • Clearer employment standards within the ICAP
  • Better delivery of governmental training and administrative services

Official Statement

The government emphasizes that these changes are cost-neutral, with the new roles costing no more than the vacated ones.