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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 public procurement contract was concluded with ELEKTRON-BB DOO Veles, in the amount of 2,000,000.00 with VAT. According to the concluded contract, the service was delivered on time. 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 At this stage, informational meetings are no longer held, the implementation is complete and the replacement of the street lighting with new LED lighting is completely completed. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item N/A The Bureau for Regional Development, which also provides the funds for the implementation of the initiative, has provided deadlines and rules related to the implementation in the agreement itself. 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 Before the realization, it was not necessary to fulfill prerequisites Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes The municipality fully implemented the initiative and replaced the street lighting with 99 new LED lights. Complete replacement of 3 streets was done, and in addition, 7 streets from Demir Hisar were partially replaced. Head of Department for Financial Affairs MKC-Bitola during a field visit 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes Yes. The change was seen on the spot and new LED lighting was installed. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Nо Given that the funds were provided by the Regional Development Bureau, there were no financial problems during the implementation. 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 From the very beginning, the implementation of the initiative did 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 N/A The election promise was stated as a priority in 2023 and it has already been fully implemented and twice as many LED lights have been installed as originally planned, that is, 99 new LED lights have been installed. https://nvoinfocentar.mk/lokalni-gragjanski-prioriteti-za-2023/ 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A Given that the initiative has already been implemented, there was no stoppage at all in the implementation process Head of Department for Financial Affairs 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A During the realization, there was no stagnation at all, and everything took place according to the stipulated legal deadlines 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 On the website of the Municipality, as well as on social networks, there is information only about the conclusion of the contract, other information is not shared through these services. 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 Nо 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 Information is shared only through the official profile of the Municipality, but it is available and open for sharing information if a citizen or other interested party requests it. https://www.demirhisar.gov.mk/ Head of Department for Financial Affairs 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 https://www.demirhisar.gov.mk/ -
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/April, citizens were involved in determining additional locations for the installation of LED lighting. Head of Department for Financial Affairs Citizens 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо No initiative was submitted, but in the month of March/April by the Municipality, the citizens were involved in the mapping of new streets where a partial replacement of the street lighting can be done with new LED lighting. Citizens Head of Department for Financial Affairs 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources N/A The realization of the initiative did not require the active involvement of the citizens, but in those situations where space was opened for it, they were included. 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 Yes Within the framework of the monitoring, a public event was organized by MCC-Bitola and the municipality of Demir Hisar, in order to share the results of the monitoring. The Mayor of the Municipality Demir Hisar, employees of the Municipality and citizens w https://www.facebook.com/mkcbt/posts/pfbid02LLdzGgDk3SkT2BX6XR9e3SnzWiQQeRckrXGvr3se78To4ZMEYdLKZoDK84vJhZqDl 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes It exists as a possibility, but so far it has not been used by the citizens for an application related to the election promise that is subject to monitoring. 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 Citizens 4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо No written initiative was submitted by the citizens or any civil organization Citizens Head of Department for Financial Affairs Associations of citizens
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