Improvement of the administrative capacity of Municipality of Petrich for implementation of Priority axis 1 "Sustainable and integrated urban development" of Operational Programme "Regions in Growth" 2014-2020

The budget line is dedicated to the improvement of the administrative capacity of Municipality of Petrich as local authority in charge of the implementation of a strategy for sustainable urban development, an Intermediate Body and a direct beneficiary under Priority Axis 1 "Sustainable and integrated urban development" within Operational Programme "Regions in Growth" 2014-2020 (OPRG). The budget line will provide financial support to the Intermediate Body regarding the work of the experts in evaluation of project proposals for applying under Priority Axis 1 "Sustainable and integrated urban development" within OPRG 2014-2020, remuneration of appointed external evaluators within the Intermediate Body, as well as the financial provision of the work of the team for implementation and management of the Investment Programme for sustainable and integrated urban development of municipality of Petrich. The budget line provides financing as well, if necessary, for participation of the teams of IB and IP team in workshops for exchange of know-how and best practices. Financial means are provided for the team for management and implementation of the budget line. The budget line creates favorable conditions for normal and risk-free functioning of the Intermediate Body within Petrich Municipality and conditions for management and implementation of the Investment programme through the following activities: - Update of the Systems for Management and Control of the Municipality; - Remuneration of the IP team; - Remuneration of the IB team; - Hiring external evaluators and assistant evaluators; - Technical assistance for creation of urban networks and participation in EU based events; - Participation in programmes for exchange of know-how and best practices; - Management and implementation costs. The budget line will be implemented in accordance with all legal requirements and the principles of sound financial management. When needed, a specific expertise will be hired.

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