CIMAC approved its Intermunicipal Council today, October 20th, meeting at the recently renovated headquarters. Topics included financial planning, environmental sustainability, human resource qualification, and promoting population quality of life.
The projected global budget for 2027 amounts to over 18 million euros, with 16.6 million in defined funding and approximately 1.4 million pending approval for community funds. Planning emphasizes rigor and budgetary prudence.
A collaboration protocol between CIMAC and the Center for Training in Energy Transition (CTE) was approved to develop training actions in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability for municipal workers and associated entities.
The promotion of healthy aging and the inclusion of the elderly was highlighted through a protocol with the General Directorate of Health (DGS), as part of the National Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. Approximately 27% of the region's residents are 65 or older.
The Final Execution Report for the RecolhaBio Program 2023/2024 was presented, showing that 5,207 tons of biowaste were diverted from landfills in Central Alentejo, achieving an 11% capture rate. Municipal investment totaled 845 thousand euros.
The meeting also addressed the initiative «Ouvir as Regiões – Alentejo Central» (Listening to the Regions – Central Alentejo), promoted by RTP in coordination with CIMAC, scheduled for November 9th in Évora, to foster dialogue between public media and regional stakeholders.
