Araguatins Mayor announces termination of temporary contracts

Mayor Aquiles da Areia of Araguatins has issued Decree No. 241/2026, ordering the termination of temporary administrative contracts effective November 1, 2026. The measure applies to all current contracts regardless of function or original end date, though specific legal exceptions apply.

Protected categories include pregnant workers (from confirmation until five months postpartum), individuals with judicial orders preventing dismissal, those in adoption processes, union representatives, and workers involved in accident prevention commissions or those who suffered workplace accidents. Affected workers must present documentation to the Human Resources Department within 15 days.

In a related move, the Mayor announced that 161 candidates approved in the 2023 public contest will be called in a single phase to resume the entry of permanent civil servants. This follows a period of judicial suspension of the contest due to investigations by the Public Ministry of Tocantins regarding alleged irregularities and favoritism. A recent court ruling maintained the validity of the contest, allowing the administration to proceed with appointments.