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In response to recent reports about salaries and allowances within the Provincial Self-Government Organizations (EOAs), officials released clarifications Wednesday aimed at providing a fuller picture of the situation.
Authorities said the establishment of the EOAs has already led to benefits, including unified organizational structures and new boards of directors, resulting in economies of scale and significant cost savings.
The annual salary for General Directors of EOAs is approximately €88,000, placing them within the first salary scale. For comparison, Directors of Deputy Ministries with smaller budgets earn about €114,000 annually.
Allowances for representation, travel and phone usage for Directors and General Directors are consistent with those in the broader public sector and are governed by relevant legislation.
In the case of the Nicosia EOA, the two General Director positions previously held at SYL (Sewerage Board of Nicosia) and SAL (Water Supply Council of Nicosia) were eliminated. A single General Director role was created for the new organization, along with the appointment of a President.
Officials noted that the current General Director of the Nicosia EOA, formerly the Director of SYL, did not receive a salary increase, despite expanded responsibilities now covering water supply, sewerage, licensing, stormwater, dangerous buildings and solid waste.
The consolidation of roles within the former SYL Technical Services Department resulted in the elimination of two director-level positions, generating annual savings of €130,000.
The previous boards of SYL and SAL had a total of two presidents and 65 council members. The new EOA board includes 17 council members. The reduction in board size is estimated to save €3,360 per meeting.
Officials emphasized that the EOAs, as newly formed public law entities, are continuing their work with consistency and accountability. They said the organizations remain focused on successfully implementing reforms to ensure long-term sustainability.
