Introduction
Members of Municipal Assemblies as Performance Monitors of Municipality
The course takes roughly minutes to complete, although it does not need to be done in one session or sequentially.
- Module 1
- Quiz
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Quiz
- Module 4
- Module 5
- Module 6
- Quiz
Introduction
In daily activities, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, you exercise a variety of functions and responsibilities. The primary functions of the members of an assembly are to define the legal framework of the functioning of the municipality (legislative function), to elect the holders of municipal institutions (electoral function), to supervise the work of the municipal government (controlling or monitoring function), but also to address concerns, opinions and interests of citizens (articulatory function).
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Assembly is essential in guaranteeing local democracy, and as such, legislation governing the functioning of local government in Kosovo provides effective mechanisms for exercising this function. You, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, have the right to request information on municipal issues from the Mayor. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the answer, you can address that issue to the Municipal Assembly.
Why It is Important the Supervision of Municipal Government Work by Members of the Assembly
Supervision and controlling the performance of the municipal government is of vital importance for maintaining the balances of power between the Assembly as the highest body of the municipality and the Mayor as the head of the municipal government who is responsible for the execution of decisions, policies, plans, regulations and strategies approved by the Assembly.
In essence, supervision of municipality performance by the Assembly is not just about exercising control over the municipal government. The ultimate goal of supervision is to improve the quality of governance, improve the quality of services provided, and build an environment with prospects for overall development.
Through the supervision activity the Municipal Assembly seeks to ensure that:
§ The municipal government is acting in accordance with applicable municipal laws and regulations;
§ Public services are being provided efficiently;
§ Capital projects and investments are being developed according to the plan and in the foreseen timeframes;
§ Municipal policies and strategies approved by the Assembly are being strictly implemented;
§ Municipal development plans and programs are achieving the intended effect;
§ Municipal revenues are being invested for development;
§ Municipal expenditures are in line with budget projections;
§ Procurement activities are being administered in accordance with legal requirements;
§ The municipal government shows transparency and accountability of its actions;
§ Municipal government promotes equality in employment, social and family services; etc.
How Does the Municipal Government Benefit from Supervision of the Assembly?
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly and addressing issues of public interest mentioned above assists the municipal administration in identifying and preventing inefficient work. In addition, continuous and quality supervision of the Assembly enables the municipal government to increase its efficiency in service delivery, to have quality strategies, plans and programs available for the purpose of overall development, to increase the level of transparency and accountability - These elements which promote active citizenship and public participation in decision-making, promote the equality of citizens in services, employment and social services, etc. But the main attribute of an effective supervision is to reduce the scope for deviating from good governance practices, eliminating opportunities for misuse and actions that violate laws and regulations, which can produce situations with serious consequences for the municipality and undermine citizens' trust in municipal institutions.
How do the Citizens Benefit from Assembly Supervision?
From the quality and efficient supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly the biggest beneficiaries would be the citizens of the municipality because a sound relationship between the Assembly and the municipal government constitutes the foundation of democracy at the local level, but beyond that for sustainable development of the municipality as well.
Supervision by the Assembly inevitably makes the Mayor and the municipal government more efficient, more responsible, more accountable, more competent in respecting the rights of citizens, in sound financial management, more innovative and more open to change, more comprehensive, more transparent, and more accountable.
All these would make the municipal institutions to establish a sound relationship of trust with the citizens, but also with a number of other actors that directly affect the increase of the quality of life. A municipality that respects these elements of good governance would create solid preconditions for attracting vital investments and donations for important public investments in the municipality.
This six-module course focuses on aspects related to the efficient exercise of the work of members of municipal assemblies in order to supervise and control the work of the municipal government in order to increase the performance of the municipality in addressing issues of public interest. More specifically, the modules of this course include aspects of exercising the competencies of monitoring (controlling and supervision) the performance of municipalities by members of municipal assemblies in the field of (1) development of local democracy (2) financial activities, budget and expenditures of the municipality (3) procurement activities, (4) quality of public services, (5) transparency of the municipality, and (6) equality in employment, social and family services.
Introduction
In daily activities, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, you exercise a variety of functions and responsibilities. The primary functions of the members of an assembly are to define the legal framework of the functioning of the municipality (legislative function), to elect the holders of municipal institutions (electoral function), to supervise the work of the municipal government (controlling or monitoring function), but also to address concerns, opinions and interests of citizens (articulatory function).
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Assembly is essential in guaranteeing local democracy, and as such, legislation governing the functioning of local government in Kosovo provides effective mechanisms for exercising this function. You, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, have the right to request information on municipal issues from the Mayor. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the answer, you can address that issue to the Municipal Assembly.
Why It is Important the Supervision of Municipal Government Work by Members of the Assembly
Supervision and controlling the performance of the municipal government is of vital importance for maintaining the balances of power between the Assembly as the highest body of the municipality and the Mayor as the head of the municipal government who is responsible for the execution of decisions, policies, plans, regulations and strategies approved by the Assembly.
In essence, supervision of municipality performance by the Assembly is not just about exercising control over the municipal government. The ultimate goal of supervision is to improve the quality of governance, improve the quality of services provided, and build an environment with prospects for overall development.
Through the supervision activity the Municipal Assembly seeks to ensure that:
§ The municipal government is acting in accordance with applicable municipal laws and regulations;
§ Public services are being provided efficiently;
§ Capital projects and investments are being developed according to the plan and in the foreseen timeframes;
§ Municipal policies and strategies approved by the Assembly are being strictly implemented;
§ Municipal development plans and programs are achieving the intended effect;
§ Municipal revenues are being invested for development;
§ Municipal expenditures are in line with budget projections;
§ Procurement activities are being administered in accordance with legal requirements;
§ The municipal government shows transparency and accountability of its actions;
§ Municipal government promotes equality in employment, social and family services; etc.
How Does the Municipal Government Benefit from Supervision of the Assembly?
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly and addressing issues of public interest mentioned above assists the municipal administration in identifying and preventing inefficient work. In addition, continuous and quality supervision of the Assembly enables the municipal government to increase its efficiency in service delivery, to have quality strategies, plans and programs available for the purpose of overall development, to increase the level of transparency and accountability - These elements which promote active citizenship and public participation in decision-making, promote the equality of citizens in services, employment and social services, etc. But the main attribute of an effective supervision is to reduce the scope for deviating from good governance practices, eliminating opportunities for misuse and actions that violate laws and regulations, which can produce situations with serious consequences for the municipality and undermine citizens' trust in municipal institutions.
How do the Citizens Benefit from Assembly Supervision?
From the quality and efficient supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly the biggest beneficiaries would be the citizens of the municipality because a sound relationship between the Assembly and the municipal government constitutes the foundation of democracy at the local level, but beyond that for sustainable development of the municipality as well.
Supervision by the Assembly inevitably makes the Mayor and the municipal government more efficient, more responsible, more accountable, more competent in respecting the rights of citizens, in sound financial management, more innovative and more open to change, more comprehensive, more transparent, and more accountable.
All these would make the municipal institutions to establish a sound relationship of trust with the citizens, but also with a number of other actors that directly affect the increase of the quality of life. A municipality that respects these elements of good governance would create solid preconditions for attracting vital investments and donations for important public investments in the municipality.
This six-module course focuses on aspects related to the efficient exercise of the work of members of municipal assemblies in order to supervise and control the work of the municipal government in order to increase the performance of the municipality in addressing issues of public interest. More specifically, the modules of this course include aspects of exercising the competencies of monitoring (controlling and supervision) the performance of municipalities by members of municipal assemblies in the field of (1) development of local democracy (2) financial activities, budget and expenditures of the municipality (3) procurement activities, (4) quality of public services, (5) transparency of the municipality, and (6) equality in employment, social and family services.
Introduction
In daily activities, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, you exercise a variety of functions and responsibilities. The primary functions of the members of an assembly are to define the legal framework of the functioning of the municipality (legislative function), to elect the holders of municipal institutions (electoral function), to supervise the work of the municipal government (controlling or monitoring function), but also to address concerns, opinions and interests of citizens (articulatory function).
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Assembly is essential in guaranteeing local democracy, and as such, legislation governing the functioning of local government in Kosovo provides effective mechanisms for exercising this function. You, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, have the right to request information on municipal issues from the Mayor. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the answer, you can address that issue to the Municipal Assembly.
Why It is Important the Supervision of Municipal Government Work by Members of the Assembly
Supervision and controlling the performance of the municipal government is of vital importance for maintaining the balances of power between the Assembly as the highest body of the municipality and the Mayor as the head of the municipal government who is responsible for the execution of decisions, policies, plans, regulations and strategies approved by the Assembly.
In essence, supervision of municipality performance by the Assembly is not just about exercising control over the municipal government. The ultimate goal of supervision is to improve the quality of governance, improve the quality of services provided, and build an environment with prospects for overall development.
Through the supervision activity the Municipal Assembly seeks to ensure that:
§ The municipal government is acting in accordance with applicable municipal laws and regulations;
§ Public services are being provided efficiently;
§ Capital projects and investments are being developed according to the plan and in the foreseen timeframes;
§ Municipal policies and strategies approved by the Assembly are being strictly implemented;
§ Municipal development plans and programs are achieving the intended effect;
§ Municipal revenues are being invested for development;
§ Municipal expenditures are in line with budget projections;
§ Procurement activities are being administered in accordance with legal requirements;
§ The municipal government shows transparency and accountability of its actions;
§ Municipal government promotes equality in employment, social and family services; etc.
How Does the Municipal Government Benefit from Supervision of the Assembly?
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly and addressing issues of public interest mentioned above assists the municipal administration in identifying and preventing inefficient work. In addition, continuous and quality supervision of the Assembly enables the municipal government to increase its efficiency in service delivery, to have quality strategies, plans and programs available for the purpose of overall development, to increase the level of transparency and accountability - These elements which promote active citizenship and public participation in decision-making, promote the equality of citizens in services, employment and social services, etc. But the main attribute of an effective supervision is to reduce the scope for deviating from good governance practices, eliminating opportunities for misuse and actions that violate laws and regulations, which can produce situations with serious consequences for the municipality and undermine citizens' trust in municipal institutions.
How do the Citizens Benefit from Assembly Supervision?
From the quality and efficient supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly the biggest beneficiaries would be the citizens of the municipality because a sound relationship between the Assembly and the municipal government constitutes the foundation of democracy at the local level, but beyond that for sustainable development of the municipality as well.
Supervision by the Assembly inevitably makes the Mayor and the municipal government more efficient, more responsible, more accountable, more competent in respecting the rights of citizens, in sound financial management, more innovative and more open to change, more comprehensive, more transparent, and more accountable.
All these would make the municipal institutions to establish a sound relationship of trust with the citizens, but also with a number of other actors that directly affect the increase of the quality of life. A municipality that respects these elements of good governance would create solid preconditions for attracting vital investments and donations for important public investments in the municipality.
This six-module course focuses on aspects related to the efficient exercise of the work of members of municipal assemblies in order to supervise and control the work of the municipal government in order to increase the performance of the municipality in addressing issues of public interest. More specifically, the modules of this course include aspects of exercising the competencies of monitoring (controlling and supervision) the performance of municipalities by members of municipal assemblies in the field of (1) development of local democracy (2) financial activities, budget and expenditures of the municipality (3) procurement activities, (4) quality of public services, (5) transparency of the municipality, and (6) equality in employment, social and family services.
Introduction
In daily activities, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, you exercise a variety of functions and responsibilities. The primary functions of the members of an assembly are to define the legal framework of the functioning of the municipality (legislative function), to elect the holders of municipal institutions (electoral function), to supervise the work of the municipal government (controlling or monitoring function), but also to address concerns, opinions and interests of citizens (articulatory function).
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Assembly is essential in guaranteeing local democracy, and as such, legislation governing the functioning of local government in Kosovo provides effective mechanisms for exercising this function. You, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, have the right to request information on municipal issues from the Mayor. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the answer, you can address that issue to the Municipal Assembly.
Why It is Important the Supervision of Municipal Government Work by Members of the Assembly
Supervision and controlling the performance of the municipal government is of vital importance for maintaining the balances of power between the Assembly as the highest body of the municipality and the Mayor as the head of the municipal government who is responsible for the execution of decisions, policies, plans, regulations and strategies approved by the Assembly.
In essence, supervision of municipality performance by the Assembly is not just about exercising control over the municipal government. The ultimate goal of supervision is to improve the quality of governance, improve the quality of services provided, and build an environment with prospects for overall development.
Through the supervision activity the Municipal Assembly seeks to ensure that:
§ The municipal government is acting in accordance with applicable municipal laws and regulations;
§ Public services are being provided efficiently;
§ Capital projects and investments are being developed according to the plan and in the foreseen timeframes;
§ Municipal policies and strategies approved by the Assembly are being strictly implemented;
§ Municipal development plans and programs are achieving the intended effect;
§ Municipal revenues are being invested for development;
§ Municipal expenditures are in line with budget projections;
§ Procurement activities are being administered in accordance with legal requirements;
§ The municipal government shows transparency and accountability of its actions;
§ Municipal government promotes equality in employment, social and family services; etc.
How Does the Municipal Government Benefit from Supervision of the Assembly?
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly and addressing issues of public interest mentioned above assists the municipal administration in identifying and preventing inefficient work. In addition, continuous and quality supervision of the Assembly enables the municipal government to increase its efficiency in service delivery, to have quality strategies, plans and programs available for the purpose of overall development, to increase the level of transparency and accountability - These elements which promote active citizenship and public participation in decision-making, promote the equality of citizens in services, employment and social services, etc. But the main attribute of an effective supervision is to reduce the scope for deviating from good governance practices, eliminating opportunities for misuse and actions that violate laws and regulations, which can produce situations with serious consequences for the municipality and undermine citizens' trust in municipal institutions.
How do the Citizens Benefit from Assembly Supervision?
From the quality and efficient supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly the biggest beneficiaries would be the citizens of the municipality because a sound relationship between the Assembly and the municipal government constitutes the foundation of democracy at the local level, but beyond that for sustainable development of the municipality as well.
Supervision by the Assembly inevitably makes the Mayor and the municipal government more efficient, more responsible, more accountable, more competent in respecting the rights of citizens, in sound financial management, more innovative and more open to change, more comprehensive, more transparent, and more accountable.
All these would make the municipal institutions to establish a sound relationship of trust with the citizens, but also with a number of other actors that directly affect the increase of the quality of life. A municipality that respects these elements of good governance would create solid preconditions for attracting vital investments and donations for important public investments in the municipality.
This six-module course focuses on aspects related to the efficient exercise of the work of members of municipal assemblies in order to supervise and control the work of the municipal government in order to increase the performance of the municipality in addressing issues of public interest. More specifically, the modules of this course include aspects of exercising the competencies of monitoring (controlling and supervision) the performance of municipalities by members of municipal assemblies in the field of (1) development of local democracy (2) financial activities, budget and expenditures of the municipality (3) procurement activities, (4) quality of public services, (5) transparency of the municipality, and (6) equality in employment, social and family services.
Introduction
In daily activities, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, you exercise a variety of functions and responsibilities. The primary functions of the members of an assembly are to define the legal framework of the functioning of the municipality (legislative function), to elect the holders of municipal institutions (electoral function), to supervise the work of the municipal government (controlling or monitoring function), but also to address concerns, opinions and interests of citizens (articulatory function).
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Assembly is essential in guaranteeing local democracy, and as such, legislation governing the functioning of local government in Kosovo provides effective mechanisms for exercising this function. You, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, have the right to request information on municipal issues from the Mayor. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the answer, you can address that issue to the Municipal Assembly.
Why It is Important the Supervision of Municipal Government Work by Members of the Assembly
Supervision and controlling the performance of the municipal government is of vital importance for maintaining the balances of power between the Assembly as the highest body of the municipality and the Mayor as the head of the municipal government who is responsible for the execution of decisions, policies, plans, regulations and strategies approved by the Assembly.
In essence, supervision of municipality performance by the Assembly is not just about exercising control over the municipal government. The ultimate goal of supervision is to improve the quality of governance, improve the quality of services provided, and build an environment with prospects for overall development.
Through the supervision activity the Municipal Assembly seeks to ensure that:
§ The municipal government is acting in accordance with applicable municipal laws and regulations;
§ Public services are being provided efficiently;
§ Capital projects and investments are being developed according to the plan and in the foreseen timeframes;
§ Municipal policies and strategies approved by the Assembly are being strictly implemented;
§ Municipal development plans and programs are achieving the intended effect;
§ Municipal revenues are being invested for development;
§ Municipal expenditures are in line with budget projections;
§ Procurement activities are being administered in accordance with legal requirements;
§ The municipal government shows transparency and accountability of its actions;
§ Municipal government promotes equality in employment, social and family services; etc.
How Does the Municipal Government Benefit from Supervision of the Assembly?
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly and addressing issues of public interest mentioned above assists the municipal administration in identifying and preventing inefficient work. In addition, continuous and quality supervision of the Assembly enables the municipal government to increase its efficiency in service delivery, to have quality strategies, plans and programs available for the purpose of overall development, to increase the level of transparency and accountability - These elements which promote active citizenship and public participation in decision-making, promote the equality of citizens in services, employment and social services, etc. But the main attribute of an effective supervision is to reduce the scope for deviating from good governance practices, eliminating opportunities for misuse and actions that violate laws and regulations, which can produce situations with serious consequences for the municipality and undermine citizens' trust in municipal institutions.
How do the Citizens Benefit from Assembly Supervision?
From the quality and efficient supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly the biggest beneficiaries would be the citizens of the municipality because a sound relationship between the Assembly and the municipal government constitutes the foundation of democracy at the local level, but beyond that for sustainable development of the municipality as well.
Supervision by the Assembly inevitably makes the Mayor and the municipal government more efficient, more responsible, more accountable, more competent in respecting the rights of citizens, in sound financial management, more innovative and more open to change, more comprehensive, more transparent, and more accountable.
All these would make the municipal institutions to establish a sound relationship of trust with the citizens, but also with a number of other actors that directly affect the increase of the quality of life. A municipality that respects these elements of good governance would create solid preconditions for attracting vital investments and donations for important public investments in the municipality.
This six-module course focuses on aspects related to the efficient exercise of the work of members of municipal assemblies in order to supervise and control the work of the municipal government in order to increase the performance of the municipality in addressing issues of public interest. More specifically, the modules of this course include aspects of exercising the competencies of monitoring (controlling and supervision) the performance of municipalities by members of municipal assemblies in the field of (1) development of local democracy (2) financial activities, budget and expenditures of the municipality (3) procurement activities, (4) quality of public services, (5) transparency of the municipality, and (6) equality in employment, social and family services.
Introduction
In daily activities, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, you exercise a variety of functions and responsibilities. The primary functions of the members of an assembly are to define the legal framework of the functioning of the municipality (legislative function), to elect the holders of municipal institutions (electoral function), to supervise the work of the municipal government (controlling or monitoring function), but also to address concerns, opinions and interests of citizens (articulatory function).
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Assembly is essential in guaranteeing local democracy, and as such, legislation governing the functioning of local government in Kosovo provides effective mechanisms for exercising this function. You, as a member of the Municipal Assembly, have the right to request information on municipal issues from the Mayor. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the answer, you can address that issue to the Municipal Assembly.
Why It is Important the Supervision of Municipal Government Work by Members of the Assembly
Supervision and controlling the performance of the municipal government is of vital importance for maintaining the balances of power between the Assembly as the highest body of the municipality and the Mayor as the head of the municipal government who is responsible for the execution of decisions, policies, plans, regulations and strategies approved by the Assembly.
In essence, supervision of municipality performance by the Assembly is not just about exercising control over the municipal government. The ultimate goal of supervision is to improve the quality of governance, improve the quality of services provided, and build an environment with prospects for overall development.
Through the supervision activity the Municipal Assembly seeks to ensure that:
§ The municipal government is acting in accordance with applicable municipal laws and regulations;
§ Public services are being provided efficiently;
§ Capital projects and investments are being developed according to the plan and in the foreseen timeframes;
§ Municipal policies and strategies approved by the Assembly are being strictly implemented;
§ Municipal development plans and programs are achieving the intended effect;
§ Municipal revenues are being invested for development;
§ Municipal expenditures are in line with budget projections;
§ Procurement activities are being administered in accordance with legal requirements;
§ The municipal government shows transparency and accountability of its actions;
§ Municipal government promotes equality in employment, social and family services; etc.
How Does the Municipal Government Benefit from Supervision of the Assembly?
Supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly and addressing issues of public interest mentioned above assists the municipal administration in identifying and preventing inefficient work. In addition, continuous and quality supervision of the Assembly enables the municipal government to increase its efficiency in service delivery, to have quality strategies, plans and programs available for the purpose of overall development, to increase the level of transparency and accountability - These elements which promote active citizenship and public participation in decision-making, promote the equality of citizens in services, employment and social services, etc. But the main attribute of an effective supervision is to reduce the scope for deviating from good governance practices, eliminating opportunities for misuse and actions that violate laws and regulations, which can produce situations with serious consequences for the municipality and undermine citizens' trust in municipal institutions.
How do the Citizens Benefit from Assembly Supervision?
From the quality and efficient supervision of the work of the municipal government by the Municipal Assembly the biggest beneficiaries would be the citizens of the municipality because a sound relationship between the Assembly and the municipal government constitutes the foundation of democracy at the local level, but beyond that for sustainable development of the municipality as well.
Supervision by the Assembly inevitably makes the Mayor and the municipal government more efficient, more responsible, more accountable, more competent in respecting the rights of citizens, in sound financial management, more innovative and more open to change, more comprehensive, more transparent, and more accountable.
All these would make the municipal institutions to establish a sound relationship of trust with the citizens, but also with a number of other actors that directly affect the increase of the quality of life. A municipality that respects these elements of good governance would create solid preconditions for attracting vital investments and donations for important public investments in the municipality.
This six-module course focuses on aspects related to the efficient exercise of the work of members of municipal assemblies in order to supervise and control the work of the municipal government in order to increase the performance of the municipality in addressing issues of public interest. More specifically, the modules of this course include aspects of exercising the competencies of monitoring (controlling and supervision) the performance of municipalities by members of municipal assemblies in the field of (1) development of local democracy (2) financial activities, budget and expenditures of the municipality (3) procurement activities, (4) quality of public services, (5) transparency of the municipality, and (6) equality in employment, social and family services.