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Administration

The Board and the Ombudsman are specific to the administrative bodies of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa. The current board consists of the Ombudsman, the Deputy Ombudsman, and four members.

The Ombudsman is appointed by joint order of the Prime Minister and the member of the Government who oversees Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa. The salary is set by order of the governing body, based on public investor salary levels.

The Deputy Ombudsman and members are appointed by the member of the Government who oversees Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa. The appointment follows a proposal by the Ombudsman. Terms last three years and are renewable for equal periods.

The Board is responsible for

The Board prepares activity plans and budgets. These are submitted for approval by the supervisory authority by October 31st, along with the opinions of the institutional council and the gaming council.
The Board prepares the management report and accounts. These are submitted by March 31st for approval, along with the opinions of the audit committee and the gaming council.
The Board sets guidelines and objectives for departments and services. It also drafts necessary regulations and internal rules for the full operation of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa.
The Board creates, transforms, and dismantles Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa establishments. It also regulates their organization and operation.
Entering into cooperation agreements with other entities;
The Board hires personnel in accordance with applicable legislation. It assigns them to departments, services, and establishments based on needs.
The Board authorizes the acquisition of goods and services in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Board prepares a loan proposal when necessary. This is submitted for approval by the supervisory authority, with the opinion of the audit committee attached.
The Board may create or participate in forming legal entities when appropriate for its duties. This requires authorization from the supervisory authority.
The Board appoints representatives to governing bodies of legal entities where Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa has a stake.
The Board acquires, disposes of, and encumbers real estate assets of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, after authorization from the supervisory authority.
Authorize the receipt of donations;
Authorize the collection of revenue and the incurring of expenses;
Apply disciplinary sanctions in accordance with the law;
The Board exercises other powers given by law and the bylaws. It also handles powers not assigned to other bodies if provided for within the bylaws.

Cabe ao provedor dirigir, coordenar e fiscalizar superiormente a Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa e designar, de entre os membros da mesa, os administradores executivos dos departamentos, bem como distribuir os pelouros relativamente aos serviços instrumentais.

Sob proposta do provedor, a Mesa pode delegar competências para a realização de quaisquer dos atos necessários à prossecução das suas atribuições num ou mais dos seus membros.

BOARD OPERATION (cf. Article 10 of the Bylaws)

The Board meets regularly once a week. It may also meet at the Ombudsman’s discretion. Decisions are taken when a majority of its members are present and by majority vote. The Ombudsman has the casting vote in the event of a tie.