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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 Yes With the adoption of the development programs within the jurisdiction of the municipal council of the municipality of Kochani, the decision for the implementation of the program is expected to be approved. Inspector for communal enterprises in the municipality of Kochani 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A The program for environmental protection and public sanitation is under the jurisdiction of the municipality and the PUC Water Utility Company, and therefore public procurement and tenders are not required. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Several informative meetings were held with the municipality by the organization Svetla Idnina, other Roma organizations and the citizens, during which future solutions were discussed regarding the election promise. Svetla Idnina, the organization which monitors the issue 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes A program has been adopted by the municipal council of the municipality of Kochani for treating illegal dumpsites, and the development and adoption of a local action plan for environment protection is also underway in the Roma community. Advisor on environmental affairs The Municipality of Kochani 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A There is no need for the prerequisites to be met, due to this matter being under the jurisdiction of the municipality Advisor on environmental affairs The Municipality of Kochani 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan N/A There is no information 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes The Municipality of Kochani implements activities regarding the clearing and waste selection in several locations in the municipality https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0G7EgkGiWKFbFSLRwgTaKE6F4Vq8WNf2ckVavcZTQp7jatbsYY5gvKezUkQeniu4nl&id=100064852988519&mibextid=Nif5ozhttps://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid035s8Zv5X7HGvbHmf6MaYQSBVMmdHnhJgaj4RiPmhdahN4Vdh7wio6E1YFGbfZ6xxUl&id=100064852988519&mibextid=Nif5oz 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Nо There is a lack of funds in the municipal budget. The municipality alongside civic organizations is preparing projects through which funds can be provided for concrete and sustainable activities and results. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes As the sole enterprise, the PUC Water Utility Company faces a serious lack of resources, this includes machinery, manpower to handle issues regarding municipal waste, damaged sewage, illegal dumpsites, etc. the Director of the PUC Water Utility Company in Kochani 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо Given that it is the municipality's jurisdiction, this matter remains a constant priority Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A The project is not canceled Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо The project is not in stagnation Secretary of the municipality of Kochani -
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 Yes Information regarding the status of the election promise is available on the websites of the municipality and the Community Development Center Svetla Idnina https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0G7EgkGiWKFbFSLRwgTaKE6F4Vq8WNf2ckVavcZTQp7jatbsYY5gvKezUkQeniu4nl&id=100064852988519&mibextid=Nif5ozhttps://m.facebook.com/story.php? https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02vSCzGMSsqzqcH8iZ47tQTkYjz1Ta62gHExUKdNTcsLhLKAgR4MhRfCWBt55gYuFnl&id=100066649884817&mibextid=Nif5oz https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0BpM5LPg8ZWotatT8GNSeoxLJgT9apNpom8AmGqrQTZojSGKEdiSTt9FuUi3gJ116l&id=100064852988519&mibextid=Nif5oz https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ziszP3ssBAxuMsNVUpFX5EPfiiXedzCkdRioDzcHGdNN9PDWsqwBpZSGBxRuHFF8l&id=100064852988519&mibextid=Nif5oz 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 regarding the status of the project can be obtained via a request for access to public information, however there is no information on whether any have been submitted regarding this issue. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 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 Information regarding the status of the election promise is shared with all interested parties and several informative meetings were held with Svetla Idnina, other Roma organizations and the citizens regarding this issue Svetla Idnina, the organization which monitors the issue 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes The municipality is open to sharing information regarding all issues under its jurisdiction with interested parties. The Svetla Idnina project team, which is involved in this project, holds daily informal communications with the Municipality Secretary of the municipality of Kochani, The project team of the organization Svetla Idnina -
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 citizens show involvement by participating in the crisis group which is supported by the mayor. The group decisions are approved and are included in the municipal programs. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо The monitored election promise is under the jurisdiction of the Municipality and PUC Water Utility Company Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо The monitored election promise is under the jurisdiction of the Municipality and PUC Water Utility Company Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 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 No public events have been held during in April regarding this issue. Civic organizations 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes The municipality still does not have a software or program for electronic participation, there is the option to report a problem on the website but it is currently nonfunctional. The citizens can also use the Svetla Idnina FB page to report a problem. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality organizes open municipal days for meetings with the citizens every Tuesday, however there is no information on whether the issue was discussed Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо The monitored election promise is under the jurisdiction of the Municipality and the PUC Water Utility Company, and no civic initiative has been submitted regarding this issue. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani
Initiative for better living conditions and environment improvement in the Roma community in Kochani
This initiative will monitor the degree of implementation of the 2021 election promise related to “Improved living conditions of the Roma community in the Municipality of Kocani through increased waste collection and creation of recreational green areas for young and elderly people”. Community mobilization activities will include: citizen survey; creation of citizen task force aimed to monitor the activities of the local self-government related to the electoral promise; three-party agreement (NGO, Mayor and public enterprise for communal hygiene) including an action plan for implementation; guerilla actions and press conferences.
The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to maintenance of cleanliness in public areas in the Roma community in the municipality of Kochani.
Implementer
Centеr for community development Svetla Idnina Kochani
Location
Kochani
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active