# Macerata municipal staff appointment dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/macerata-municipal-staff-appointment-dispute
> Updated: 2026-10-06T17:30:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Municipality of Macerata initiated a selection process for a communications officer to support Mayor Sandro Parcaroli. The role, which requires a high school diploma and ten years of professional experience, involves managing press releases and social media. The administration noted that while this search proceeded, the appointment of a separate staff manager position has been frozen.

This move has triggered a political dispute. Following a city council vote to suspend the recruitment procedure for the communications officer, the municipality moved forward with the official tender. Democratic Party councilor Andrea Perticarari criticized the administration, arguing that the decision ignores the council’s direction and “undermines the role of the municipal assembly.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Macerata administration faces criticism over staff appointment process

Macerata officials face criticism after publishing a job tender for a communications officer despite a city council vote to suspend the recruitment procedure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macerata-administration-faces-criticism-over-staff-appointment-process

### 2026-10-04: Macerata Municipality announces selection for communications officer

The Municipality of Macerata is seeking a communications officer for a fixed-term role. Candidates need a high school diploma and 10 years of experience rather than a university degree.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macerata-municipality-announces-selection-for-communications-officer

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Cite as: Macerata municipal staff appointment dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/macerata-municipal-staff-appointment-dispute