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Isaltino Morais and other mayors to face trial for illegal appointments

The mayor of Oeiras, Isaltino Morais, will be tried for appointing officials without a public competition, following findings from the Court of Auditors.

29 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Isaltino Morais, mayor of Oeiras, will be tried for appointing municipal directors without conducting a public competition. This situation arose after the Court of Auditors assigned him financial responsibilities, underscoring the illegality of the appointments.

Currently, the Oeiras City Council has 58 interim directors, some of whom have held their positions for several years. The practice of making appointments without competition raises questions about transparency and legality in public management.

In addition to Isaltino Morais, other mayors, including those from Seixal, will also face trial for the same illegal practices. The actions of these mayors represent a pattern that could have implications for local governance.

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Isaltino Morais refused to pay a fine of 2,500 euros, which led him to proceed to trial. This situation is being closely monitored, as it may affect his position and that of the municipal council he oversees.

The trial of Isaltino Morais and the other mayors is scheduled to take place soon, and it is expected to reveal more information about the administrative practices in question and their legal implications.

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