The Pousos
were created in the
Housing Department (Secretaria
de Habitação) in November 1996 and
transferred to the
Department of Urbanism (Secretaria
de Urbanismo) in July 2003. they are typically
employed to assist in the development of urbanized
districts and are involved in the development and
monitoring of legislation, promotion, planning,
license works and the management of supplies for
growth areas.