- The Orihuela City Council approves an annual gross salary of up to €80,000 for the manager of the municipal company SGM SL.
- SGM SL manages urban waste collection and road maintenance in Orihuela Costa.
- The salary includes a fixed basic remuneration of €50,000 and variable pay up to €30,000, contingent on performance.
- This salary brackets are set based on company size, strategic importance, and workforce, placing SGM SL in group 1 category.
- Dámaso Aparicio, former councilor and current trusted manager, holds the managerial position.
Orihuela Approves €80,000 Annual Salary for Manager of Municipal environmental Services Company
In a decision made just ahead of the July 2025 city council plenary meeting, Orihuela’s mayor, Pepe Vegara, incorporated the approval of the remuneration package for the manager of Servicio de Gestión medioambiental de Orihuela SL (SGM SL), the local public company responsible for municipal waste collection and road maintenance in Orihuela Costa.
SGM SL is central to managing essential environmental and maintenance services in the municipality. The manager, Dámaso aparicio, appointed at the start of the electoral term as a trusted official, previously served as councilor responsible for waste management and street cleaning.
Salary Structure Based on Company Classification
The salary proposal classifies municipal entities into three groups based on factors such as:
- Business volume and turnover
- Number of employees
- Need for public financing
- Sector complexity and strategic importance
- Investment volume
According to this system:
| Entity group | Max Gross Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Group 3 | €60,000 |
| Group 2 | €70,000 |
| Group 1 | €80,000 |
SGM SL is categorized within Group 1 due to its large business volume and workforce size,justifying the top-tier salary cap of €80,000 gross per year.
Fixed and Variable Remunerations Explained
The proposed €80,000 salary cap is divided into:
- Basic fixed remuneration: Up to €50,000 per year
- variable remuneration: Up to €30,000, dependent on company performance and managerial tasks
the variable pay will be approved and determined by the Board of Directors of SGM SL, aligned with guidelines and limits established by the General Assembly, and will be based on clearly defined objectives related to the manager’s functions and responsibilities.
About Dámaso Aparicio and SGM SL
Dámaso Aparicio, with a background as a councilor overseeing urban waste collection and street cleaning – key areas managed by SGM SL – was appointed manager as a trusted official early in the current management. His leadership is now formalized with this remuneration approval.
SGM SL has expanded its role from solely managing Orihuela’s waste collection to including the maintenance of roads in Orihuela Costa, reflecting a broader scope and increased operational complexity.
What This Means for Orihuela Residents
- Transparency in public management compensation structures is enhanced through clear categorization and public approval processes.
- Linking part of the manager’s pay to performance motivates improved service delivery in waste collection and street maintenance.
- Recognizing the strategic importance of municipal public companies like SGM SL signals a commitment to maintaining urban environmental standards.
The decision reflects Orihuela’s ongoing efforts to professionalize municipal services and align managerial incentives with the city’s growth and increasing service demands.
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reported by La Verdad,July 30,2025