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The Madeira Social Security Institute, IP-RAM, has made an amendment to the order for the delegation of powers in the Elderly Support Department.
Order no. 159/2026 formalizes an amendment to Order no. 195/2025, regarding the delegation of powers of the Director of the Elderly Support Department at the Madeira Social Security Institute, IP-RAM. The change grants Érica Andreia Gomes da Costa, Director of the Elderly Support Unit, the authority to substitute the Department Director during her absences in all acts within her competence.
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries appointed Brígida Maria de Oliveira Brazão as a specialist adviser and Renata Isabel Pão Rosário as acting head of division. Both appointments take effect from 8 October 2026.
The Regional Government Council approved five public commendations for Madeira athletes and the organisations that supported them, recognising results achieved at international canoeing events. The honours include five bronze medals at the 2026 ICF Ocean Racing World Cup and a European Championship title.
Fabiana Cristela Freitas Fernandes Cardoso and Ana Célia Mendes Sousa Pestana were assigned to the Regional Directorate of School Administration, effective 7 September 2026. Both retain the salary grade they held in their previous positions.