Municipal Management under Challenge in Macedonia: Bringing Empirical Data on the Public Service Approach to Local Orientation and Instruments
Municipal Management under Challenge in Macedonia: Bringing Empirical Data on the Public Service Approach to Local Orientation and Instruments

Summary/Abstract: The signing of the Ohrid Frame Work Agreement (2001) was the turning point in the process of decentralization of power, as the Republic of Macedonia was recognized as a centralized place. One of the prerequisites of decentralization is a clear definition of responsibilities and funding in relation to the municipalities and the central government. From the current process it can be concluded that there has been an increase in public spending and a wider range of public services to citizens. Can we conclude that the process of decentralization has increased the efficiency and quality of public services to citizens and can it be used as recommendation to transfer other powers and responsibilities in municipalities? The managers of institutions should pay attention to politics, leadership and relationships with constituents for their work. Managers together with the employees should form partnerships in the management of their municipalities, they both share responsibility for many aspects of municipal administration, to increase the effectiveness and efficiency and to meet the demands of citizens.

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