A TRES AÑOS DE IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE LA 20.501: PRINCIPALES RESULTADOS Y AVANCES EN LA CONCURSABILIDAD DE JEFES DE EDUCACIÓN MUNICIPAL Y DIRECTORES DE ESTABLECIMIENTOS EDUCACIONALES.

Rodrigo Egaña Baraona

doi:10.5354/0717-8980.2014.45037

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THREE YEARS SINCE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW NO. 20,501: MAIN RESULTS AND PROGRESS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION OF CHIEF OF MUNICIPAL EDUCATION AND PRINCIPALS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

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Rodrigo Egaña Baraona Instituto de Asuntos Públicos, Universidad de Chile

Vol. 12 No. 24 (2014)

https://doi.org/10.5354/0717-8980.2014.45037

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Abstract

Chile has opted for a system that combines merit and political considerations in the selection of the Senior Public Officers, which isregulated by Law 19,833, on New Labor Deal that creates and regulates the Senior Public Management System (Sistema de Alta Dirección Pública or SADP)) This model is based on a selection process operating on the basis of a profile, serves as the basis for the recruitment process involving private consultants, responsible for ensuring the appropriate technical level for the responsibilities outlined in a profile. This model has been extended to other areas public administration, as it is seen as an appropriate way to recruit in the public service. Considering this background, this document analyzes the role of SADP in the field of municipal education, addressing the main characteristics of the process of recruitment and selection, progress made in the selection of DAEM Chiefs and Directors. Additionally some advantages and potential of the new system in thefield of education are presented. Finally, challenges and opportunities are presented for improving the SADP in the field of education at the local level.

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Senior Public Officers , Senior Public Management System , DAEM Chiefs and Directors.

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Egaña Baraona, R. (2014). THREE YEARS SINCE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW NO. 20,501: MAIN RESULTS AND PROGRESS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION OF CHIEF OF MUNICIPAL EDUCATION AND PRINCIPALS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. Estado, Gobierno Y Gestión Pública, 12(24), pp. 55 – 70. https://doi.org/10.5354/0717-8980.2014.45037