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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 The initiative is part of the program of the mayor of the Municipality of Demir Hisar and no special decision has been made to start with its implementation. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Yes On 21.03.2023 a contract for public procurement in the amount of 2,000,000.00 with VAT was concluded with ELEKTRON-BB DOO Veles, and a deadline of 30 days for delivery and installation was stipulated in it. Head of Department for Financial Affairs https://www.e-nabavki.gov.mk/PublicAccess/home.aspx#/dossie-acpp/ee7827f9-f559-4807-a26d-3b016599c435 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо No such meetings were held this month because the realization process does not require it, i.e. in this period the replacement of the lighting is carried out, in which there is no space for citizens' involvement Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item N/A An agreement was signed with the Regional Development Bureau, from where the funds were provided, and rules and deadlines for implementation are provided for in this agreement. Head of Department for Financial Affairs https://www.demirhisar.gov.mk/vesti/2005-dogovor-za-finansiranje-na-proekti.html 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A The implementation of this initiative does not require the fulfillment of previous prerequisites. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Yes, and they are already visible in the field. The replacement of the street lighting with new LED lighting has started and they expect the new lighting to be installed on all planned streets in the next two weeks. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes Initial results are visible. We are working on the installation of new efficient LED lighting that will contribute to the improvement of the municipality and the lives of the citizens of the Municipality of Demir Hisar from many aspects. Head of Department for Financial Affairs MKC-Bitola (field visit) 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Nо For the implementation of this initiative, the funds are provided by the Regional Development Bureau, so there are no problems with a lack of funds. Head of Department for Financial Affairs https://www.demirhisar.gov.mk/vesti/2005-dogovor-za-finansiranje-na-proekti.html 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо The implementation of this initiative does not imply the fulfillment of prerequisites. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The election promise is a priority and its realization has started, that is, with the replacement of the old street lighting with new LED lighting. https://nvoinfocentar.mk/lokalni-gragjanski-prioriteti-za-2023/ 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project has not been stopped, on the contrary, it has started with the implementation and replacement of the street lighting with new LED lighting. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A There is no stagnation, on the contrary, it has started with realization, which is visible on the ground Head of Department for Financial Affairs -
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 Only information about the signing of the contract with the Regional Development Bureau is available. The implementation has started, but information will be shared after the full realization of the initiative. Head of Department for Financial Affairs https://www.demirhisar.gov.mk/vesti/2005-dogovor-za-finansiranje-na-proekti.html 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 Yes, as a possibility it exists, but so far it has not been used. Namely, during the implementation of the monitoring, the monitor organization has excellent cooperation with the employees of the Municipality and they deliver the necessary information in a Head of Department for Financial Affairs 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 Информации се споделуваат само преку официјалната профили на Општината, но истата е достапна и отворена за споделување информации доколу некој граѓанин или друга заинтересирана страна го побара тоа. Head of Department for Financial Affairs https://www.demirhisar.gov.mk/ 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Nо There is no such practice. Official information is shared on the active profiles of the Municipality where all citizens have access and insight 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 Nо This month, the citizens were not involved, because there was no need for their involvement. During the month of March, citizens were involved in determining additional locations for the installation of LED lighting. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо No initiative has been submitted by citizens for participation in the decisions related to the election promise Head of Department for Financial Affairs Citizens 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо In the past month, the citizens were not involved in the realization of the project, because there was no need for their involvement. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 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 No public meetings, debates or forums related to this initiative have been held Head of Department for Financial Affairs 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes On the website of the Municipality, there is an opportunity to report a problem, which citizens can use for issues related to this topic. E-municipality report a problem http://www.pp.e-uslugi.mk/dh/index.php 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes There are open days, where citizens present various problems and issues, including the issue of modernization of public lighting. The date of the open days is announced in good time Head of Department for Financial Affairs 4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо No written initiative was submitted by the citizens or any civil organization Citizens Head of Department for Financial Affairs
Energy Efficent Municipality
This initiative will monitor the election promise to replace the previously existing street lighting with more economical LED lighting, which should contribute to the energy efficiency of the municipality of Demir Hisar. This is of particular importance in a period of economic and energy crisis. The benefits of the realization of this promise will be for the entire local population, but also for the citizens who use the Bitola-Kicevo regional road every day. In this way, much greater visibility and safety of the streets “Bitolska” which is the main street and “1st May” which is the longest and most frequented street would be possible, especially due to the fact that local shops and small businesses are located on it. The obtained results of the monitoring will be disseminated to the public through: Social media campaign (infographics); distribution of information flyers; Public event.
Implementer
Youth Cultural Center - Bitola
Location
Demir Hisar
Budget
172000 denars
Status
Active