Álvaro Amaro, 64, was preparing to return to teaching, but ended up being chosen by the nine municipalities in the region to be the first secretary of the new Intermunicipal Community of the Setúbal Peninsula.
Former mayors have taken on new roles, retired, or returned to previous jobs
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Context & Explainers
The Public Administration (Administração Pública) is Portugal's central, regional and local government bodies and the public-sector workforce that deliver services like healthcare, education and municipal functions. A pay rise announced on 20 February 2026 raised the state's base public-sector salary to €934.99 with retroactive payments back to January 2026, so employees and those who contract with state bodies should expect updated payrolls and potential budget effects.
