Lanzarote Island Council's New Organic Regulation

Approval and Adoption

• The Lanzarote Island Council has officially approved its new Organic Regulation.
• This regulation consolidates previous modifications and complies with national and regional legislation, including the Ley 8/2015 of April 1.
• The regulation was subject to a public exhibition period.
• It was adopted unanimously by the Council on December 19, 2025.

Organizational Framework

• The regulation structures the organizational framework of the Council.
• Defines its main governing bodies:
  • Presidency
  • Vice Presidents
  • Council of Government
  • Pleno (Full Council)
  • Various committees
• Elaborates on the roles of elected members, including:
  • Rights
  • Responsibilities
  • Conditions for access and suspension

Political Groups and Citizen Participation

• A significant innovation is the detailed regulation of:
  • Functions and formation of political groups
  • Representation
  • Participation channels for citizens, including mechanisms for transparency and public information
• The regulation codifies procedures for:
  • Creation, modification, and elimination of councils, commissions, and autonomous bodies
  • Adherence to legal standards

Transparency and Public Participation

• Emphasizes transparency by establishing multiple measures for public access to information.
• Introduces provisions for citizen participation, including:
  • Submitting proposals
  • Attending sessions
  • Collaborating on governance matters
• The regulation highlights the importance of:
  • Accountability
  • Confidentiality
  • Active community involvement

Implementation and Objectives

• Comes into effect immediately after publication in the official bulletins.
• Objectives include:
  • Modernizing Lanzarote’s governance
  • Enhancing citizen participation
  • Ensuring transparency in public management
• Seeks to align local practices with:
  • National standards
  • Regional autonomy laws

Summary

The comprehensive reform aims to modernize Lanzarote’s governance, enhance citizen participation, and ensure transparency in public management, aligning local practices with national standards and regional autonomy laws.