The professionalization of Senior Public Officials in the Municipality of Popayán - Colombia, 2023
The purpose of this article, which is the result of research, is to provide an exposition on the political professionalization of high-level territorial management, focusing on its capacities: expertise and competencies. To this end, the article first identifies the theoretical framework of political professionalization in public service and then analyzes its competencies in relation to career trajectories, which measure experience and seniority in public and private positions (either through popular election or trusted appointments); responsibilities in managing the competencies of public servants (work teams) under their charge; and areas such as formal education, training activities, among other aspects.