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Tenerife’s Island Council Approves New Regulations for Public Sector Office

Published: July 15, 2025|local-government-and-community|Gobierno de Canarias

Tenerife Island Council Approves New Office of the Public Sector

Overview

The Tenerife Island Council recently approved the initial draft of a comprehensive regulation establishing the 'Office of the Public Sector.' This specialized unit aims to coordinate and oversee the diverse entities comprising the island’s public sector, including autonomous agencies, companies, and foundations.

The regulation, published in May, invites thirty days for public comments, but no claims or suggestions were received. This means the regulation will become fully effective after fifteen days from its official publication at the end of June.

Purpose and Goals

This new office is designed to:

  • Streamline resources
  • Improve service quality
  • Ensure transparency and sustainability across the island’s public entities

Responsibilities

The Office will have broad responsibilities, including:

  • Strategic planning and organizational structure
  • Budget management
  • Human resources
  • Transparency
  • Inter-institutional coordination

Impact on Residents

For residents, this move promises:

  • A more efficient and transparent public sector
  • Better service delivery

It aims to modernize how the island's government manages its resources and entities, paving the way for a more coherent and accountable public administration that benefits the community at large.