The president of the Community of Madrid, Esperanza Aguirre, has said that the 3.3% decrease in the salary of civil servants included in a budget amendment approved in July will become void as a result of the subsequent state cutbacks and will be returned in the coming months.
Pizarra set to approve austerity measures
At its next plenary session, Pizarra Council is expected to approve a reduction in salary of 7% for the Mayor, a 5% reduction for Councillors and a 5% in attendance allowances for meetings and commissions.