Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

Legalizing buildings without construction permits – closing a historical process or perpetuating a never-ending story?

This initiative will monitor the legalization procedures implementation in the municipality, while mobilizing citizens to contribute to the prevention of illegal construction. Specific community mobilization activities will include: mapping the illegally constructed buildings in several pilot neighborhoods in the municipality of Kisela Voda; collecting data on the number of submitted legalization applications, number of cases resolved and the processing dynamics, as well as the number of decisions of construction inspectors to remove illegally constructed buildings; awareness-raising activities for citizens and similar.

The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to activities taken by the municipality of Kisela Voda to deal with illegal buildings.

Implementer
Animal and Environment Protection Association EQUALITY, DIGNITY, EMPATHY, NATURALISM Skopje
Location
Kisela Voda, Skopje
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active

MONITORING MATRIX

November 2022

December 2022

January 2023

February 2023

March 2023

April 2023

May 2023

June 2023

  • 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 For the specific project, there has been no decision made to start implementation, but it is an ongoing process of the local self-government.
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A The project does not require public procurement.
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо Meetings are not held in November. Website of the Municipality of Kisela Voda (https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/), social media (https://mk-mk.facebook.com/OpstinaKiselaVoda/)
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes The activities for the realization of this issue are planned through the annual program of the municipality of Kisela Voda - the programs and sub-programs for urban planning- the process of determining illegally constructed buildings and their integration http://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/content-data/Broshuri/Sluzbeni%20Glasnici%202022/Sluzben%20glasnik%20na%20Opstina%20Kisela%20Voda%20br.%201-%202022.pdf
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A The issue does not require the fulfilment of prerequisites to start.
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Resolving all ongoing cases has been undertaken in specific activities that do not require legal dispute. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/9-novosti/3467-2022-11-21-16-28-26
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes Solved cases of the legalization of illegally constructed buildings that are not in active litigation. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/9-novosti/3467-2022-11-21-16-28-26
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget N/A There is currently no information about a lack of funds in the budget. (MK) /
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо There are no prerequisites for the realization of the project. (MK) /
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The project is still a priority for municipality. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/9-novosti/3467-2022-11-21-16-28-26
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо There is no inspection, investigation or anything similar with the matter.
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо There is no stagnation.

  • 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 Interview with the Mayor of Kisela Voda Municipality. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/9-novosti/3467-2022-11-21-16-28-26
      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 No information is provided for the current month. (MK) /
      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.) N/A There is currently no publicly available information on this issue. (MK) /
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes The municipality uses the channel of informal exchange of information through a citizens group on Viber. (MK) Граѓани

  • 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 is provided for the current month. (MK) /
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A No information is provided for the current month. (MK) /
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources N/A No information is provided for the current month. (MK) /
      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 In November, no public meeting, debate and/or forum was organized regarding this issue. Website of the Municipality of Kisela Voda: (https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/)
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes There is a mechanism for electronic participation in giving proposals regarding the municipality's work and budget allocation through the budzet.mk platform by selecting Kisela Voda municipality, and the website by starting a discussion. https://budzet.mk/ https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/glavnidiskusii
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality has an open day practice - every day, for a pre-scheduled appointment at the phone number 02/2785-401. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F1OrceGj%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0VzTXpgYhCwq85UEdfec6ict7mpgeoGvMyfZ1MUetoFo458ZZUKGAEzVpZqjJj7cDl&show_text=true&width=500
      4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A No information is provided for the current month. (MK) /