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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 Modernization of public lighting and replacement with LED lights is an initiative that is part of the mayor's program, and in relation to it, no special decision has been made to start 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 the same https://www.e-nabavki.gov.mk/PublicAccess/home.aspx#/dossie-acpp/ee7827f9-f559-4807-a26d-3b016599c435 Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes In the month of March, the mayor of the Municipality of Demir Hisar held meetings with citizens, during which the exact locations where the led light will be installed were chosen. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо There is no special plan for the implementation of the election promise, but in accordance with the signed agreement concluded with the Bureau for Regional Development (from where the funds are provided), obligations and deadlines are foreseen in which the https://www.demirhisar.gov.mk/vesti/2005-dogovor-za-finansiranje-na-proekti.html Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A To begin with the realization of the election promise, the fulfillment of prerequisites (preparatory activities, permits, personnel...) is not required. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes A public procurement contract has been concluded. Meetings were held with citizens at which the exact locations where the new lighting will be installed were determined, and in addition, LED lights will be installed on two more streets (Sopotnica along the Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Nо There are no visible results yet, but considering the fact that a procurement contract has already been concluded, visible results are expected on the ground in the next month or two. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget N/A The funds are provided by the Bureau for Regional Development and in that direction there are no problems with a lack of funds https://www.demirhisar.gov.mk/vesti/2005-dogovor-za-finansiranje-na-proekti.html Head of Department for Financial Affairs 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites N/A The realization of the initiative is not related to the fulfillment of initial prerequisites. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority N/A The election promise is a priority and is included in the nine main priorities of the citizens of the municipality of Demir Hisar for 2023. Realization is already underway, a public procurement contract has been signed and instead of 2 streets, 4 will be r https://nvoinfocentar.mk/lokalni-gragjanski-prioriteti-za-2023/ Youth cultural center Bitola Head of Department for Financial Affairs 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A The implementation of the election promise has not been stopped, on the contrary, the implementation processes are ongoing. A public procurement contract has been concluded and the exact locations where the led light will be installed have been chosen 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 of activities 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 signing the contract with the Bureau for Regional Development is available, and in the conversation we received information that after the realization of the project, information will be shared on the web portal of the Municipality. https://www.demirhisar.gov.mk/vesti/2005-dogovor-za-finansiranje-na-proekti.html Head of Department for Financial Affairs 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 It exists as a possibility, but so far it has not been used by the organization that monitors the election promise, because the necessary information was obtained through a conversation with employees of the Municipality. 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 Information is shared only through the official website and active FB profiles of the Municipality. But if an interested party requests a meeting on that topic, information is shared Head of Department for Financial Affairs Citizens 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. Namely, information related to the election promise is shared on the official web portal of the Municipality and profiles on social networks. Head of Department for Financial Affairs -
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 mayor held field meetings with citizens to determine the exact locations where the led lighting will be installed. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо Until this moment, no initiative related to the election promise has been submitted by the citizens to the Municipality of Demir Hisar Head of Department for Financial Affairs Citizens 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes The citizens were involved in locating the exact locations where the public lighting will be replaced with a new led light 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 Apart from the field meetings with the mayor, to determine the lighting locations, no other type of public events related to the monitored issue were held. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо On the website of the Municipality, there is an opportunity to report a problem, which citizens can use for issues related to this topic. 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 Head of Department for Financial Affairs 4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо Up to this moment, no initiative has been submitted by citizens or civil society organizations related to this election promise 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