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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 Nо So far, no decision has been made regarding the monitored policy. The e-report webpage will continue to function until the inspectorate brings a decision regarding the severity of penalties or the number of verified penalties on environmental pollutants. https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=1 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо A public procurement process is not required. 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes A public discussion was held on potential water pollutants, during which the municipality of Tetovo presented a project for water sanitation. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554569040039620&set=pcb.554569076706283 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes During the public discussion, the municipality of Tetovo stated that a definite plan on environmental protection is being prepared. This plan will also include the detection and oversight of potential pollutants as well as imposing fines on the matter. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554569040039620&set=pcb.554569076706283 Public discussion 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes During the public discussion, the municipality of Tetovo stated that they possess the necessary resources by means of the environmental inspection for the detection of potential pollutants in the city. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554569040039620&set=pcb.554569076706283 Public discussion 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan N/A According to the municipality of Tetovo, the potential pollutants are being monitored. There is no information regarding the number of pollutants which have been discovered in recent years. The environmental inspectorate will soon address this matter. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554569040039620&set=pcb.554569076706283 Public discussion 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Nо The results are not visible. On the official websites and other pages containing public information, the municipality of Tetovo does not emphasize the detection of potential pollutants. https://www.facebook.com/npktetovatetove https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=1 https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Nо The environmental inspectorate declares there is no shortage of financial resources in the budget. The detailed budget has not yet been published. Conversations with the Environmental Inspectorate - Municipality of Tetovo 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо Based on the analysis of the administrative structure in the municipality of Tetovo, we noted that basic conditions have been met. The inspectorate acts in accordance with the environmental law. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/getartm.aspx?aid=109&men=1&lan=1&sub=3 Conversations with the Environmental Inspectorate - Municipality of Tetovo 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The election promise remains a priority notwithstanding the many environmental problems. During the public discussion, the Municipality of Tetovo declared the promise to be a priority and will begin the implementation process. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554569040039620&set=pcb.554569076706283 Public discussion 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Yes Reasons as to why a lack of transparency is present and why the working process has been delayed remain unknown. The environmental sector perpetually promises to address this issue, however no statements have been given on this matter. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554569040039620&set=pcb.554569076706283 Public discussion -
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 Yes The information can be found on the mayor's election platform and is considered to be a part of the e-report project. https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/ 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 N/A A response from the environmental sector is still anticipated. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=1 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.) Yes The mobilizers obtained the majority of the information through the official website of the municipality of Tetovo or through public announcements and social media. Public discussion https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=1 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.) Nо Not from the municipality, but the mobilizers managed to obtain information through informal means such as conversations with non-governmental organizations, the citizens or environmental activists. Citizens, non-governmental organizations, environmental activists. -
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 Yes The public discussion regarding this topic represents the first step, which signifies the municipality prioritizes the citizens' needs. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554569040039620&set=pcb.554569076706283 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо No initiative has been submitted regarding this issue Citizens 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Citizens continue to sign up 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 Yes A public discussion was held on potential water pollutants, during which the municipality of Tetovo presented a project for water sanitation. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=554569040039620&set=pcb.554569076706283 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes The e-report page remains functionable. https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/ 4.3 Open days of the municipality Nо The municipality did not hold open municipal days this month. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2 4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо No civic initiatives have been submitted regarding this issue 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