Consell’s organizational chart is nearly settled, with about 90 percent of the framework in place. A small cluster of positions remains to be filled, all tied to the role of general manager. This is treated as the third step in the process, following the completion of the second step by the regional Executive through the appointment of regional secretaries. In parallel, the appointments for the heads of the Alicante and Valencia ports and several public companies remain outstanding. It is possible that some of the pending appointments will be announced at the general assembly meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday. Meanwhile, leadership at the ports and some autonomous bodies still awaits confirmation.
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Among the general managers the Consell must appoint, five are linked to key activity areas and report directly to the regional Chief Executive. These include the director general of Communications and Institutional Representation, who operates from the Office of the President, and the regional secretary of Communications, alongside the director general of Relations with Autonomous Communities, whose reporting line goes through the regional secretary of Institutional Relations and Transparency, currently Santiago Lumbreras. The directors general who would report to Cayetano García, the third regional secretary of the Presidency, include those responsible for the Coordination of Government Activities, Relations with the European Union, State and Foreign Activities, and Administrative Simplification. These roles have not yet been announced, with the sole exception being José Antonio Redorat from Local Government, who has already taken on a general manager position in this area.
Other sections
Beyond the Presidency, the ongoing process of naming general managers continues across other ministries. For instance, the director general of Economy within the Department of Economy, Finance and Public Administration has been identified, led by the council spokeswoman Ruth Merino. Yet, further appointments remain unannounced beyond the public eye. The identities of the heads of the Alicante and Valencia ports, along with leaders of various autonomous organizations, public law bodies, and related agencies, have not been clarified. The only confirmed appointment among port authorities from the Valencian Community’s three provinces thus far is Castellón’s, where Rubén Ibáñez, previously the Economy spokesman for the Cortes’ popular group, was named.
As Mazón noted during a speech at the Alicante Forum last week, the new Consell has appointed 117 senior officials to date, with 28 based in Alicante, 77 in Valencia, and 12 in Castellón. The regional leader highlighted that Alicante now has more representation within the Generalitat than ever before. Mazón also underscored ongoing efforts to reduce political expenditures, using metrics such as the number of senior political staff and overall cost savings. The Generalitat reports savings in salary expenses reaching seven million euros so far, with expectations that discussions around the temporary staff situation will happen at the upcoming general assembly meeting, potentially pushing the savings to around 20 million. This emphasis on budget discipline was a central proposal in the last election campaign.
Management
The bulk of announced appointments come from individuals already inside the Management framework who have stepped into larger roles. The PP has stressed the value of elevating staff who are familiar with public sector operations, arguing that internal promotion brings greater efficiency and continuity to government work.
In response to criticism from the opposition about delays in high-ranking appointments, Mazón argues that the new Generalitat inherited a government of substantial size. One of his aims is to reduce administrative intensity and streamline operations.
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Following the rapid dismissal of the previous Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, Luis Manuel Martín Domínguez, it is anticipated that the successor will be announced after the plenary session of the Council on Tuesday. The department, now under Vox control, faced sudden leadership changes after it emerged that Martín Domínguez had a prior conviction for sexist violence in 2011. Justice Minister Elisa Núñez spoke publicly about the dismissal citing a lack of trust. The opposition raised questions about whether the decision was influenced by the conviction or broader concerns about governance.
Carlos Mazón, president of the Generalitat, defended the speed of the action taken in the Justice Department. He also questioned whether similar accountability could be applied to other cases from the previous legislature, where several individuals faced allegations of covering up abuse against a minor, pointing to a broader discussion about transparency and responsibility in government.