Tocantins Court Orders Alvorada City Council to Hold Public Service Exam

A court ruling obtained by the Ministério Público do Tocantins (MPTO) mandates that the Câmara Municipal de Alvorada conduct a public competitive exam to fill its permanent positions. The decision, issued on 21 July 2026, requires the council president to complete the hiring process within 210 days, covering all stages from tender to examinations. It also orders the municipality to implement a staff‑attendance control system within 60 days and sets a daily fine of R$ 2,000 for non‑compliance, capped at R$ 100,000, with possible administrative liability for the manager. The ruling aims to replace the current staff composition—only one of 40 employees is a tenured civil servant, while the rest are temporary or commissioned workers—bringing the council’s staffing in line with constitutional requirements for permanent public roles.