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The Extraordinary Plenary of the Cabildo of Lanzarote has definitively approved, this Wednesday, the Regulations for the Insular Council of the Third Sector of Social Action of Lanzarote and La Graciosa. This enables the official establishment of this new body for participation, consultation, and advisory efforts concerning public welfare and social inclusion policies.

This Council is designed as a space for ongoing dialogue and engagement between the Cabildo and the social entities that work with the most vulnerable groups in the Chinijo archipelago. Its objective is to promote coordinated, participative, and effective social action policies.

Reactions to the Approval

The President of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Oswaldo Betancort, has described this definitive approval as “a firm step towards a more open, participative administration committed to those who need it most.” Betancort also expressed his gratitude towards the nearly 70 registered social entities on the island, acknowledging that “the true driving force behind social change is the people and associations that work tirelessly to improve the lives of others.”

Functions and Objectives of the Council

The Council will be affiliated with the Area of Social Welfare and Inclusion of the Cabildo. Its responsibilities include representing the interests of the most vulnerable groups, proposing social policy measures, enhancing social cohesion, channelling citizen initiatives, and monitoring the management of social services. In this regard, the Councillor for Social Welfare, Marci Acuña, stated that “the establishment of this Council addresses a genuine need within the associative fabric of Lanzarote and La Graciosa, which has been tirelessly working for inclusion and social justice for years.”

“This initiative,” Acuña noted, “also aligns with the European recognition of the Third Sector of Social Action as a strategic player in social and economic development, especially due to its ability to identify and address complex social realities and its complementary role to public management.”

Structure and Future of the Council

Following the public consultation period for the Regulations, the document has been definitively approved. The Council is expected to be officially constituted in September and will consist of seven groups representing the 67 associations within the Third Sector on the island, as well as representatives from all political groups within the Cabildo, the social services departments of the seven municipalities, and the insular coordinator of the Area of Social Welfare and Inclusion.

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