The Ayuntamiento de Puerto de la Cruz has sanctioned the public employment offer for this year, following the implementation of the municipal budget on the 1st and the review of staffing levels. This decision arises from a backdrop of staff departures in the Consistory due to retirements and leaves of absence.
The Personnel Management Department proposed an offer that encompasses 15 positions, adhering to legal stipulations and contingent upon the replacement rate. These positions are aimed at sectors deemed a priority, including Local Police, public resource management, legal advice, as well as direct citizen support and service provision.
job security for municipal employees and to introduce new talent that enhances the services offered to our community.” The motion received unanimous approval from those present at the plenary session, further bolstered by the backing of union representatives.
The main objective outlined by the municipal government for this year, via the Department, is to advance selection processes and ensure efforts culminate in employment stabilisation.
The mayor of Puerto de la Cruz, Leopoldo Afonso, articulated that “this public employment offer marks a crucial stride towards a more robust and efficient town hall. Our commitment lies in continually working to attract new talent that reinforces our administrative teams and ensures a Quality Public Service for all residents.”
This initiative reiterates the Consistory’s dedication to responsible public management aimed at the welfare of all citizens.
Additionally, the municipality has assigned Environmental Education duties to Bencomia, SLU for the formulation of an action plan aimed at controlling and eradicating cat tail (Pennisetum Setaceum). The Department for Sustainable City, in collaboration with the Department for Works and Services, clarified that this plan will serve as a comprehensive framework for eliminating this invasive species throughout the municipality.
The efforts of Bencomia Environmental Education will involve conducting a detailed assessment of this plant’s impact and devising strategies for its management. The proposal will unfold in various phases, commencing with an in-depth evaluation of the current circumstances through field studies, discussions with key stakeholders, and specialised consultancy work. The initial outcome will be a technical report that provides a digital map of the affected locations, detailing surface area, condition levels, accessibility of each site, and their relation to public or private spaces.
