New Organic Structure Approved for Regional Directorate of Environment and Sea
The Government Council approved the regulatory decree defining the organic structure and competencies of the Regional Directorate of Environment and Sea.
The new organic structure of the Regional Directorate of Environment and Sea (DRAM) has been approved. The decision was made by the Government Council in plenary session on July 9, through Resolution of the Regional Government Council No. 682/2026.
This resolution aims to approve the Regional Regulatory Decree that approves the organic structure of the Regional Directorate of Environment and Sea. The full text of the regulatory decree was not published in this supplement of the Official Journal, with only its approval being mentioned.
The approval of a new organic structure is an administrative act that redefines the internal organization, attributions, and structure of a public service. DRAM is a central service of the regional administration, integrated into the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture, responsible for vital areas such as environmental management, nature conservation, water resources, and maritime policy.
The new organic structure will come into force after the publication of the respective regional regulatory decree in the official gazette.
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