CIMAC marks 50 years of Democratic Local Power with commemorative program

Events in November and December celebrate municipal democracy and discuss the future of territories.

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The Intermunicipal Community of Central Alentejo (CIMAC) is marking the 50th Anniversary of Democratic Local Power with a commemorative program in November and December, including a workshop, an initiative to engage with the institution, and an institutional session.

CIMAC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Democratic Local Power with a series of initiatives aimed at valuing the journey of municipal power and promoting reflection on the challenges and opportunities for the future of territories and communities.
The program includes three distinct events. On November 09, the Palácio D. Manuel in Évora will host the Workshop «Forças Vivas + Conselho de Opinião RTP», an initiative co-organized with RTP to foster dialogue on the role of Local Power and its relationship with society.
On December 09, CIMAC will host the «Casa do Poder Local» initiative at its rehabilitated headquarters, between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, offering an opportunity to learn about the institution and the role of intermunicipal cooperation in the development of Central Alentejo.
The commemorations will culminate on December 11, at 3:00 PM, at the Palácio D. Manuel in Évora, with the Institutional Session «50 Years of Democratic Local Power – Memory. Participation. Future.». The event will feature a debate on the journey and importance of Democratic Local Power, its challenges, and the launch of a special edition of the Revista Memória Alentejana.
Through this program, CIMAC aims to celebrate local democracy, recognize the contributions of elected officials, institutions, and populations, and reinforce the importance of Local Power that is close to citizens and committed to community development.
Based on information from the official source: Portal Institucional do Municipio de Redondo (03/11/2026)