La Guancha City Council Joins Regional Cooperation on Public Sector Hiring

Summary of the Agreement

On October 16, 2025, the La Guancha City Council officially joined a cooperation agreement aimed at streamlining public sector hiring and reserve lists for temporary staff. This move aligns La Guancha with a broader regional effort to enhance transparency and efficiency in public employment.

Under the agreement:

• The municipality commits to adhering to the rules set out in the original contract signed with the Canary Islands government and FECAM, the island municipalities federation.
• The collaboration covers sharing employment reserve lists and ensuring swift public hiring processes.
• The new adendum formalizes La Guancha's participation until the original agreement’s expiration or renewal.

Significance of the Development

This development matters because it fosters more transparent and coordinated hiring practices across the Canary Islands, making it easier for residents to access temporary public sector jobs and ensuring local governments work together more effectively.

"This cooperation underscores a regional push toward greater transparency and efficiency in public employment, benefiting both local governments and the people they serve."

For residents, it means:

• A clearer pathway to employment in municipal administration.
• Support in a climate where public employment is a key focus for economic stability and social service delivery.

The agreement also commits La Guancha to:

• Comply with data protection laws, ensuring that citizen information remains secure.