The Deputy Regional Governors of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese have been reappointed for the remainder of the current regional administration. By decision of South Aegean Regional Governor Giorgos Hatzimarkos, Giorgos Leontaritis will continue serving as Deputy Regional Governor of the Cyclades until the end of the current term on December 31, 2028.
It is worth noting that Mr. Leontaritis has held the position of Deputy Regional Governor of the Cyclades since September 2014, marking 12 years in the role.
His expanded portfolio includes responsibility for financial affairs in the Cyclades Regional Units, incentives, documentation and investment matters for the same regional units, as well as the authority to sign private real estate lease agreements in accordance with Article 554 of Law 5314/2026.
In addition, Mr. Leontaritis has been delegated responsibility for sports matters in the Cyclades Regional Units, issues handled by the Cyclades Legal Protection Department of the Independent Directorate of Legal Protection, civil protection and climate crisis matters relating to the Cyclades, and the responsibilities of the independent Cyclades PAM-PSEA Department.
Meanwhile, Christos Efstratiou will also remain Deputy Regional Governor of the Dodecanese until the end of the current term. He has been assigned responsibility for commerce and professional affairs in the Dodecanese Regional Units.
He will also oversee the management of vehicles belonging to the Rhodes Regional Unit, including the Region’s cars and heavy machinery, with authority to sign the relevant administrative acts and issue travel authorizations for official regional vehicles operating within the Rhodes Regional Unit.
Mr. Efstratiou’s portfolio also includes civil protection and climate crisis matters for the Dodecanese Regional Units, the responsibilities of the independent Dodecanese PAM-PSEA Department, and volunteerism.
In addition, Regional Governor Hatzimarkos has appointed regional councillor Apostolos Asprakis as Deputy Regional Governor of the South Aegean Region. He has been entrusted with responsibilities for natural resources, energy and industry, as defined in the Region’s Internal Service Organization, as well as incentives, documentation and investment matters for the Dodecanese Regional Units.
The decision also explicitly states that in the event of the Deputy Regional Governor’s absence or inability to perform his duties, the delegated responsibilities will be exercised directly by the Regional Governor.
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