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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 No decision has been made to start with the implementation of the project for modernization of public lighting and replacement with LED lights. This initiative is part of the mayor's program. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Yes The first published announcement for public procurement for modernization of public lighting on regional road R13005/ street through Demir Hisar has been canceled. A new advertisement was published on 02/20/2023 and it is open until 03/07/2023. https://www.e-nabavki.gov.mk/PublicAccess/home.aspx#/dossie/7b2930b0-7be6-4a3b-bff9-d187f55e34de/14 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо Head of Department for Financial Affairs The Municipality has not prepared a plan for implementation, but an agreement has been signed with the Bureau for Regional Development (which provides the funds) and rules and deadlines for implementation are provided for in it. 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо The Municipality has not prepared a plan for implementation, but an agreement has been signed with the Bureau for Regional Development (which provides the funds) and rules and deadlines for implementation are provided for in it. 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 The realization of this project does not require the fulfillment of prerequisites. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes The process of public procurement has been started, i.e. a public procurement announcement is in progress, which has been published on ESPP. (MK) https://www.e-nabavki.gov.mk/PublicAccess/home.aspx#/dossie/7b2930b0-7be6-4a3b-bff9-d187f55e34de/14 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Nо The public procurement process has started. Head of Department for Financial Affairs 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Nо The funds are provided by the Regional Development Bureau, so there is no stagnation in that part. 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 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 N/A The realization of the project is in the nine main priorities of the citizens of the municipality of Demir Hisar for 2023. At the same time, it is foreseen in the budget of the Municipality for 2023. https://nvoinfocentar.mk/lokalni-gragjanski-prioriteti-za-2023/ 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project is not stopped 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 (MK) Раководител на одделение за финансиски прашања -
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 and FB profiles of the Municipality, there is information only about the signing of the contract with the Bureau for Regional Development. 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 So far, that opportunity 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 would be 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 Information is shared only on the official pages of the municipality Citizens and 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 Nо There was no need to involve the citizens, because this project has been included in the program since the arrival of the mayor. 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 or civil society organizations Citizens and Head of Department for Financial Affairs in the Municipality of Demir Hisar 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо Citizens are not involved in the realization of the project, because the implementation of this project does not require it 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 There were no public meetings, debates and forums that specifically addressed this issue. 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. E-municipality reports 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 Head of Department for Financial Affairs 4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо No written initiative was submitted by the citizens or any civil organization Citizens and 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