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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 It didn't bring a decision, but measures are being taken as per proposals from the I Love Golak initiative. This means the Municipality will undertake activities that will meet the minimum technical conditions to ensure the functionality of Golak. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо Procurement is not being carried out but researching the necessary resources and elements; a plan is created and they are prepared and harmonized according to the possibilities. That plan includes gazebos, public toilets and recreational infrastructure. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Citizens who offered projects and possible investors were contacted. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes The detailed urban plan (DUP) exists. At the moment, the Municipality is developing a plan to satisfy the minimum conditions that are not related to or bypass the problems with the unresolved property legal relations with the Ministry of Forestry. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes Prerequisites for the beginning exist, but new attempts are underway to solve the problems at a higher government level. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Since March, following the initiative's proposals, work has been carried out on planning and researching the optimal needs of Golak. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Nо Elaborated proposals and ideas are visible, and the implementation process and tender procedures require a long term. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes In the budget for 2023, there are no anticipated budgetary means, but only projects from other donors in cooperation with non-governmental organizations. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes Land ownership is not regulated, which hardens the infrastructure development (roads, water supply networks, etc.) A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The project becomes a priority issue of the Municipality. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Yes The answer is yes, but in essence, it is not a question of an inspection ban but an obstacle that occurred in the land solemnization process. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо The problems - land solemnization - are known. A session was held with representatives from all relevant ministries where there is inconsistency in the intersectoral cooperation of the Ministry. Some think that the procedure is right, others don't. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development -
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 Information about the status of the project is not yet available on the website of the municipality Website of the municipality of Delchevo https://www.delcevo.gov.mk/ 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 Information about the project belongs to questions as a subject to an answer through a Request for Public Information, but there is no information on whether they have been used. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 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 intensity has increased with the cooperation of citizens about the issue of Golak. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes According to the Municipality, there is a practice for informal information sharing with concerned citizens. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development -
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 municipality has involved the citizens in the beginning stages of the project. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо No, but it is announced that the initiative is collecting signatures and a petition for Golak, which somehow implies the inclusion of the initiators in the election promise. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Citizens participate with their proposals. Monitoring the initiative, I love Golak'', and population interest, as well as the reached suggestions to the monitoring organization and the stakeholders that own plots, are more interested in their questions. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 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 Several meetings took place in the Municipality with the urban planning department, the land sale commission, and the legal department regarding the issue of Golak. A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes The municipality offers several possibilities for electronic participation via the website, a special section - ask the mayor, report a problem and contact list of the municipal employees. https://www.delcevo.gov.mk/prashaj-go-gradonachalnikot https://www.delcevo.gov.mk/prijavi-problem https://www.delcevo.gov.mk/kontakt 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality organizes open municipal days every Thursday. A representative of the Municipality of Delchevo - Department for Local Economic Development 4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes At the moment, the initiative I love Golak is active, which works on the revitalization of Golak A representative from the Municipality of Delchevo for local economic development
Responsible in front of Responsibilities
This initiative will monitor the extent of realization of the election promise related to the revitalization of the touristic locality Golak. Key community mobilization activities will include: interview with the mayor of the municipality of Delchevo; civic forum; debates with stakeholders and decision-makers; petition for revitalization of touristic locality Golak; round table and similar.
The subject matter of the local monitoring is the development of feasibility study for the touristic locality Golak and resolution of legal property matters of individuals who purchased construction plots in Golak.
Implementer
Humanitarian Association for help and support of people with special needs Bravura Cooperativa, Delchevo
Location
Delchevo
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active