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I. Status of the monitored item
Monitoring criteria Status Brief description and comments Source of information 1 Implementation 1.1 A decision has been reached to start the implementation of the monitored item N/A No decision has been made which directly correlates to the monitored topic. The website continues to exist and is available online. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2 https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/ 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо There is no public information available on such an implementation process https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held N/A The municipality of Tetovo held meetings in which only the budget was discussed. The municipality held no meetings with the citizens to discuss environmental topics and issues. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2 https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо The municipality does not have a definite plan for monitoring environmental pollutants. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes The municipality has an environmental department, which includes the environmental inspectorate as well as the overall structural organization of the staff, tasks, etc. Department for communal activities and environmental protection https://www.tetova.gov.mk/getartm.aspx?aid=172&men=7&lan=2&sub=51 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan N/A There is no information available at this time. There are no visible activities. The mobilizers have submitted a request for access to public information, a response is expected on this matter. A request was submitted for access to public information 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Nо There are no visible initial results from the project's implementation due to the municipality's lack of transparency. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Nо During the public debate organized by the municipality for the budget for 2023, it was discovered that the municipality possesses all the necessary funds for environmental issues. The detailed budget for 2023 will be published in January of 2023. https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial public debate the municipality of Tetovo 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо All conditions have been met to begin the implementation of the project. The environmental department is responsible for monitoring the environmental pollutants. Environmental non-governmental organizations 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The project is a priority, due to the high amount of air pollution in Tetovo. This was confirmed at the public debate, in which the municipality of Tetovo confirmed the importance of environmental protection. https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial public debate the municipality of Tetovo 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо No such a thing has been observed. The project is still running. https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/ 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Yes The reasons remain unknown as to why the municipality is not transparent in their search for environmental pollutants. The non-operational system regarding the numbers of submitted pollution cases represents a matter of great importance. https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/ -
II. Transparency and accountability of the municipality related to the monitored item
Monitoring criteria Status Brief description and comments Source of information 1 Information about the status of the monitored item is available on the municipality's website and social network Nо There is no information on environmental pollutants on the official website of the municipality of Tetovo. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/menu.aspx?amen=51&lan=2&men=7 https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial 2 Information about the status of the project is obtained through a Request for Access to Public InformationInformation about the status of the monitored item is obtained through a Request for Access to Public Information Yes CED from Tearce is the organization in charge of monitoring the issue, it has already submitted a requests for access to public information, for which a response is expected. A requests was submitted for access to public information 3 Information about the status of the monitored item is shared with stakeholders by municipal officials (via e.g. interviews, focus group discussions, meeting requests etc.) Nо It was not detected that information on environmental issues is shared in this way by the municipality https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/ https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Information can be obtained through informal means from the employees. Citizens -
III. Citizen participation in decision-making related to the monitored item
Monitoring criteria Status Brief description and comments Source of information 1 The municipality has involved the citizens in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A No information. The municipality has not launched activities or regarded the needs or opinions of its citizens on the matter. Citizens can report a problem but cannot participate in the decision-making process. https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/ Non-Governmental Organizations Citizens 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A There is no information on this matter. The citizens have not taken any initiatives regarding this issue. Non-Governmental Organizations Citizens 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Citizens can report their problems on the e-report page. https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/ 4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item: 4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums Nо The public debate so far discussed the budget of the municipality of Tetovo. The monitored issue at hand was not discussed at the public debates. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2 https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes Citizens can report their problems only on the e-report page. https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/ 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality of Tetovo organizes municipal open days. Other open days are also held on various topics. https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial 4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо No civic initiative has been made regarding this issue. Non-Governmental Organizations Citizens
Active youth through transparent municipality
This initiative will monitor the implementation of the electoral promise on identification of/prevention from environmental pollutants (water, soil, air) though youth activism. Community mobilization activities will include: identifying the environmental pollutants through photography; photo exhibition of detected environmental pollutants; round table for final presentation of the results.
The local monitoring topic is the selection and management of waste in the Municipality of Tetovo.
Implementer
Center for education and development- CED, Tearce
Location
Tearce
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active