Santa Brígida Joins Regional Cooperation Pact for Public Sector Hiring

Overview

On May 22, 2025, the Santa Brígida town hall officially agreed to join a regional cooperation pact aimed at streamlining public sector hiring processes in the Canary Islands. This move aligns Santa Brígida with a broader effort to coordinate employment lists and reserve pools for hiring temporary staff across different public administrations in the region.

Details of the Agreement

• The agreement was formalized through a new addendum.
• Santa Brígida commits to adhere to the existing cooperation framework with:
  • The Canary Islands government
  • The Federation of Municipalities (FECAM)
• It ensures the town will follow standardized procedures for public staffing, which can lead to:
  • More efficient recruitment
  • Increased transparency

Significance

This development is important because it:

• Promises better coordination between local and regional governments
• Potentially speeds up hiring processes
• Improves transparency for residents seeking public sector jobs

Impact for Residents and Expatriates

• Indicates ongoing efforts to modernize public administration
• Aims to make employment processes clearer and more equitable for residents and expats living in Santa Brígida

Additional Focus Areas

The agreement also emphasizes:

• Data protection responsibilities, reflecting the region’s commitment to privacy standards

Official Remarks

Signed by key officials, the move illustrates a proactive approach to regional cooperation in public employment, aligning Santa Brígida more closely with broader administrative reforms in the Canary Islands.