Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 22, 2026, from the General Technical Secretariat — Service of administrative law appeal 1458/2026 |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | June 25, 2026 |
| Entry into force | June 25, 2026 |
| Deadline to appear | 9 business days from 06/25/2026 |
| Judicial body | Madrid TSJ, Administrative Law Chamber, Seventh Section |
| Challenged resolution | Resolution of May 21, 2026 from the General Directorate of Public Function |
| Appellant | Ms. María del Carmen Molina Cantero |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Period | 2025-2026 |
Participants in the ordinary competition for local administration officials with national qualification for 2025-2026 face an urgent procedural deadline: 9 business days from June 25, 2026 to appear as interested parties in the administrative law appeal 1458/2026, processed before the Madrid TSJ.
The appeal has been filed by Ms. María del Carmen Molina Cantero against the resolution of the General Directorate of Public Function of May 21, 2026, which published the general merits list applicable to the competition. The General Technical Secretariat has published the service notice in the BOE of June 25, 2026 to ensure that any interested party can exercise their right to appear.
What does this regulation establish?
The General Technical Secretariat publishes this service notice in compliance with the legal obligation to notify all possible interested parties when an administrative law appeal is filed that may affect their rights or legitimate interests.
The subject matter of the appeal is the general merits list published by the General Directorate of Public Function for the ordinary competition for local administration officials with national qualification, which includes the following categories of officials:
- Local administration secretaries with national qualification
- Local administration comptrollers with national qualification
- Local administration treasurers with national qualification
If the Madrid TSJ were to uphold the appeal, the approved general merits list could be annulled or modified, which would alter the bases on which the competition is being resolved. Any official participating in the competition whose position could be affected by that outcome has the right to appear in the proceedings and defend their procedural position.
The procedure is an ordinary procedure (not abbreviated), which means its processing may extend for months. However, the deadline to appear is non-extendable: 9 business days from publication of the service notice, that is, from June 25, 2026.
Economic and operational impact
For officials participating in the competition, the impact is not direct economic in terms of immediate costs, but rather career and position-related. A modification in the general merits list could alter the order of precedence in the competition, affecting which position is awarded to each participant.
The operational consequences of not appearing are clear:
- The official who does not appear will not be able to allege or defend their interests in the judicial proceeding.
- If the appeal succeeds and the merits list is modified, the non-appearing party will have lost the opportunity to influence the outcome.
- Appearing does not require maintaining an active position in the process, but it does guarantee the right to be notified of all relevant resolutions.
From an operational perspective, appearing requires acting quickly: the 9-day deadline is very tight and requires contacting a lawyer specializing in administrative law immediately.
Who does it affect?
- Local administration officials with national qualification participating in the ordinary competition 2025-2026
- Local administration secretaries with national qualification registered in the competition
- Local administration comptrollers with national qualification registered in the competition
- Local administration treasurers with national qualification registered in the competition
- Any other person with a legitimate interest in the general merits list published on May 21, 2026
Practical example
A comptroller with national qualification participating in the ordinary competition 2025-2026 and holding a favorable position in the order of precedence according to the general merits list approved on May 21, 2026 receives notification of the service notice published in the BOE of June 25, 2026.
If the appeal filed by Ms. María del Carmen Molina Cantero succeeds and the court annuls or modifies the merits list, their position in the competition could be altered, losing the position they aspired to. By appearing in procedure 1458/2026 within the 9-day deadline, this comptroller can:
- Defend the legality of the challenged resolution if it benefits them.
- Be notified of all resolutions from the Madrid TSJ during processing.
- Submit arguments in the procedural phases that correspond.
If they do not act within the deadline, they lose all these procedural rights, even though the outcome of the appeal directly affects them.
What should affected parties do now?
- Verify if you participate in the ordinary competition 2025-2026 for local administration officials with national qualification (secretaries, comptrollers or treasurers).
- Calculate the deadline: you have 9 business days from June 25, 2026 to appear. Act immediately, as the deadline is non-extendable.
- Consult a lawyer specializing in administrative law or local public function to assess whether your position in the competition could be affected by appeal 1458/2026.
- Decide whether to appear: appearing does not imply high procedural costs at this stage, but it does require legal representation. Assess the risk of not doing so against the cost of appearing.
- Access the judicial file through the Madrid TSJ, Administrative Law Chamber, Seventh Section, to know the exact scope of the appeal filed.
- Consult the challenged resolution of May 21, 2026 from the General Directorate of Public Function to identify whether the merits affecting you are under discussion.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to appear in appeal 1458/2026 of the Madrid TSJ?
The deadline is 9 business days from publication of the service notice in the BOE, which took place on June 25, 2026. It is a non-extendable deadline: if you do not act within that period, you lose the right to appear as an interested party in the proceeding.
What exactly is being appealed in procedure 1458/2026?
The resolution of May 21, 2026 from the General Directorate of Public Function is being appealed, which published the general merits list for the ordinary competition for local administration officials with national qualification (secretaries, comptrollers and treasurers) for the period 2025-2026. The appellant is Ms. María del Carmen Molina Cantero.
What happens if I don't appear in the appeal even though I participate in the competition?
If you do not appear within the 9-day deadline, you will not be able to allege or defend your interests in the judicial proceeding. If the Madrid TSJ upholds the appeal and modifies the merits list, the outcome will affect you equally, but you will have lost the opportunity to influence it or to be notified of intermediate resolutions.
Who can appear as interested parties in this appeal?
Any local administration official with national qualification — secretaries, comptrollers or treasurers — participating in the ordinary competition 2025-2026 whose position could be affected by the outcome of the appeal. Also any other person with a legitimate interest in the challenged general merits list.
Where is the appeal processed and what body resolves it?
The administrative law appeal 1458/2026 is processed before the Madrid Superior Court of Justice, Administrative Law Chamber, Seventh Section, as an ordinary procedure.
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Notice: This article is purely informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-13878