Reform a la vista? ACIPG supports reduction of secretariats in Ponta Grossa City Hall

The possibility of an administrative reform in Prefeitura de Ponta Grossa, with reduction or reorganization of municipal secretariats and revision of commissioned positions, gained repercussions after a public positioning of the Commercial, Industrial and Business Association of Ponta Grossa (ACIPG). In an open letter released on Wednesday (11), the entity expressed support for measures that promote resource savings, modernization of the administrative structure and improvement of services offered to the population.

The document was published amid the information circulating about possible changes in the structure of administration of prefeita Elizabeth Schmidt. Despite the favourable position, ACIPG itself acknowledges that there is still not enough official information on the content and scale of any reform.

ACIPG calls for cost reduction and reorganization of secretariats

In the demonstration, the business entity argues that the municipal administration needs to seek the best use of public resources, with priority for investments in essential areas, such as health, education, security and infrastructure.

ACIPG considers it necessary to discuss measures capable of reducing administrative expenses, eliminating possible overlaps of functions and making public management more efficient.

Among the proposals defended by the entity are the reduction of non-essential expenditures, the integration of secretariats when there is technical justification and the review of commissioned positions.

The association also emphasizes that any reorganization should not be interpreted as a devaluation of the professionals or services currently provided. The objective, according to the entity, should be to improve processes, improve the distribution of responsibilities and expand the results of public administration.

Entity charges transparency and proven economy

Another point highlighted in the open letter is the need for any changes to be accompanied by technical studies and clear information to the population.

The ACIPG advocates that the City Hall present estimates on the economy that can be achieved, in addition to goals and indicators to evaluate the results of the changes.

The association also considers important that the saved resources be invested in investments in the municipality, contributing to economic development and the improvement of public services.

For the entity, a more efficient administration can favor the business environment, expand the investment capacity of the municipality and offer greater predictability to entrepreneurs who generate jobs and income in Ponta Grossa.

Câmara Municipal should accompany any proposal

ACIPG reported that it intends to follow the presentation and the possible processing of a project of administrative reform in Câmara Municipal de Ponta Grossa.

In the document, the entity asks the councilors for a responsible analysis of any proposal, considering its financial impacts, technical fundamentals and consequences for the population.

The association also made its business management experience available to the public to contribute to the debate.

The positioning broadens the discussion on the size of the municipal administrative machine and on the possibility of reorganization of structures to reduce costs without compromising the functioning of public services.

Which secretariats may be affected?

Despite speculation about the reduction in the number of secretaries in the Prefeitura de Ponta Grossa, there is still no officially confirmed relationship of the folders that could be extinguished or incorporated into other structures.

Nor were confirmed numbers on possible cuts of commissioned positions, expected financial savings or deadline for submitting a proposal to the Legislative.

The demonstration of ACIPG, therefore, represents support for the principles of a possible reform, but does not mean that the entity has received or approved a specific project from the municipal administration.

The matter should gain further developments if the City Council formalizes the measures and forwards any administrative changes to the Câmara Municipal.

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