The government of Javier Milei has officially enacted the prohibition of hereditary positions in the public sector through Decree 959/2024. According to the decree, no privilege based on family ties will be allowed to access a job in the National Public Sector. This measure aims to eliminate the clause of 'hereditary positions' in state entities and ensure that public administration is available only to those who demonstrate the necessary capacity to occupy such positions.
The decree, signed by Sturzenegger himself, urges the provinces, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, and municipalities to follow this same direction. It is emphasized that in cases where the regulation exceeds the powers of the authorities, necessary measures must be taken to adjust the regimes to what is established. Additionally, it clarifies that collective labor agreements opposing the elimination of 'hereditary positions' will not be ratified by the Ministry of Labor, in order to expedite compliance with this new regulation.
The elimination of 'hereditary positions' is part of the government's strategy of 'state rationalization,' which involves a 15% reduction in the public workforce and the request for retirements for employees of retirement age. This authority, which had been eliminated during Mauricio Macri's presidency, was reinstated during Alberto Fernández's administration and was included in the statutes of various state agencies such as AFIP, the Central Bank, and Banco Nación. It is expected that the bodies and entities of the National Public Sector will adapt to what is established in the decree within 30 days of its officialization to comply with this new regulation.
