€800,000 has been allocated over two years towards strengthening regional councils in carrying out their new functions.
This was announced by Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government José Herrera.
He explained that as part of the local government reform, regional councils are being assigned new functions in order to support and assist local councils in the implementation of some of their functions.
The Minister went on to say that each regional council will have the opportunity to hire a team, of not more than six people, who are specialised/qualified in the following roles: cultural, wellbeing, environmental, administrative and funding, ICT, as well as waste management.
“This measure will lead to a higher quality in the service provided, including activities and initiatives, as well as leading to more effective communication and coordination between the regional councils, the local councils and the Local Government Division,” said Minister Herrera.
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