The Regional Government, through Joint Order No. 27/2026, has appointed statutory auditor Luís Miguel Mota de Freitas as the Sole Auditor of the Institute for Qualification, IP-RAM (IQ, IP-RAM). The mandate lasts for five years, effective from May 1, 2026. Additionally, Ordinance No. 105/2026 authorized the distribution of budgetary expenses related to the remuneration of this position for the period from 2026 to 2031, totaling 52,720.80 €.
The Regional Government has appointed new leadership in Health and Commerce, and renewed a position in Agriculture.
The local authority has submitted the draft regulation for Traditional Fairs and the Participatory Budget Regulation for public consultation.
Dr. Rita Brazao de Freitas has been appointed as the Director of Planning, Methodology, Studies and Dissemination Services at DREM.