A budget of approximately $13,000 will be allocated in 2026 for the reimbursement of fees to members of the citizen selection commission overseeing the public contest to elect the Attorney General of Ecuador.
In 2026, approximately $13,000 will be allocated to cover the fees for members of the citizen commission responsible for conducting a public contest aimed at electing the first authority of the Attorney General's Office in Ecuador. This budget will support their activities, which include various stages of the selection process involving public participation and scrutiny.
The citizen commission has been active for a month, successfully completing several sessions to advance through the five stages of the public contest, which include: the call for applications, assessment of suitability, merit evaluation, and opportunities for public challenge and review. As part of their mandate, the commission is tasked with ensuring a fair and transparent selection process for this significant public office.
This selection process is overseen by the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS), which recently appointed ten members to the commission. Unlike previous electoral processes, the annual operational plan for CPCCS in 2026 does not set aside a specific amount for this purpose, indicating a potential shift in budget management and priorities in state financing methodologies for authorities' election processes.
