María Teresa Moreno Cantón, new manager of the Neighborhood Plan in Almería

The Vice-Ministry of Social Services, Families and Equality of the Regional Government of Andalusia (Junta de Andalucía) has awarded, through the system of free appointment, the position of Manager of the Neighborhood Plan (Plan de Barriadas) to María Teresa Moreno Cantón, assigned to the Territorial Delegation of Almería. This is stated in the Resolution of August 27, 2026, published in the Official Gazette of the Regional Government of Andalusia (BOJA) number 170, of September 2, 2026, on page 11367/1 (official reference: 00342597).

Regulatory Framework

The award is processed in accordance with Article 128 of Law 5/2023, of June 7, on the Public Service of Andalusia (BOJA no. 112, of June 14), and Article 82 of Decree 51/2025, of February 24, which regulates the planning and organization of public employment and the filling of positions within the General Administration of the Junta. The procedure is further supported by Decree 196/2026, of July 30, regarding the organic structure of the Ministry, and the Order of February 18, 2025, which assigns competencies to the Vice-Ministry.

The position, with code 1589910, had been announced by Resolution of the Vice-Ministry of Social Inclusion, Youth, Families and Equality of July 20, 2026 (BOJA no. 143, of July 27, 2026). The resolution indicates that, after evaluating all applications, it has been verified that the selected person possesses the suitability, competencies, and necessary requirements for the performance of the position.

Appointment Details

• Name: María Teresa Moreno Cantón.
• Position: Manager of the Neighborhood Plan, code 1589910.
• Ministry: Social Services, Families and Equality.
• Management center and destination: Territorial Delegation of Almería.
• Signature: the Vice-Minister José Repiso Torres, in Seville, on August 27, 2026.

Deadlines and Appeals

The assumption of office shall take place within the deadlines established in Article 82.5, in relation to Article 74, of Decree 51/2025. Against this resolution, which exhausts the administrative route, a contentious-administrative appeal may be filed before the competent Contentious-Administrative Court within two months from the day following its publication, or, optionally, a request for reversal (recurso de reposición) before the signing body within one month.

Relevance

The management of the Neighborhood Plan is a key position for the housing and neighborhood regeneration policy of the province of Almería, as it coordinates the Ministry’s actions in the territory. With this appointment by free designation, the Junta strengthens the leadership of a program with a direct impact on the improvement of neighborhoods and the living conditions of their residents.

Source: Official Gazette of the Regional Government of Andalusia, no. 170, September 2, 2026, section 2.1 Appointments, page 11367/1-2 (official reference: 00342597).