Strengthening Social Assistance in Acre: Key Takeaways from the Meeting between Governor Mailza Assis and the Acre State Council for Social Assistance

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Acre, the Brazilian state, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social assistance policies through a meeting between Acting Governor Mailza Assis and the board of directors of the Acre State Council for Social Assistance (CEAS/AC). The meeting focused on updating the CEAS Law, aligning it with the Unified Social Assistance System (SUAS), and organizing the 14th State Conference on Social Assistance. The conference, scheduled for October 22nd and 23rd, will be attended by national officials, including the National Secretary of Social Assistance, Andre Quintao. The meeting also discussed the possibility of holding a solemn session at the Acre Legislative Assembly to commemorate the 20th anniversary of SUAS.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Acre State Council for Social Assistance (CEAS/AC) has requested support from the government to update the CEAS Law, aligning it with the Unified Social Assistance System (SUAS). According to CEAS President Gabriel Gelpke, this update is necessary to reflect recent legislative changes.
  • The 14th State Conference on Social Assistance, scheduled for October 22nd and 23rd, will be attended by national officials, including the National Secretary of Social Assistance, Andre Quintao, and the President of the National Council for Social Assistance (CNAS), Edgilson Tavares.
  • The meeting also discussed the possibility of holding a solemn session at the Acre Legislative Assembly to commemorate the 20th anniversary of SUAS, as proposed by the National Council.
  • Acting Governor Mailza Assis reaffirmed her support for CEAS's actions, stating that working together with the Council is essential to advancing the development of public social protection policies that reach those most in need.
  • The budget forecast required to hold the state and national stages of the conference was also addressed.

Statistics:

  • The last update of the CEAS Law was in 2020, and a lot has changed since then, from a legislative standpoint, as stated by CEAS President Gabriel Gelpke.
  • The 14th State Conference on Social Assistance is scheduled to take place on October 22nd and 23rd at the Unimeta auditorium in Rio Branco.
  • The conference will be attended by the National Secretary of Social Assistance, Andre Quintao, and the President of the National Council for Social Assistance (CNAS), Edgilson Tavares.

Sources:

  • Agência de Notícias do Estado do Acre (Anac)

https://agencia.ac.gov.br/governadora-em-exercicio-mailza-recebe-diretoria-do-conselho-estadual-de-assistencia-social-e-reforca-compromisso-com-fortalecimento-do-suas/