Participatory budgeting is a tool in which where citizens co-decide on public spending. Means the fact that residents submit proposals for projects to the budget, which They are then analysed in terms of feasibility. Successful project proposals shall be submitted to the universal and direct suffrage. As a result, the highest rated or The most frequently identified project proposals are earmarked for implementation – by budgeting them.

Where does the money come from? BO is a separate part of the city's budget. Per year PLN 1 million is planned for 2024.

Why is it worth participating? 'Cause it's an opportunity to co-decide directly on whether or not to
on which part of the city's budget will be spent. It gives you the opportunity to report and promote their own ideas.

What projects can be financed from the Budget Civil? The funds are used to finance projects exclusively related to own tasks of the city of Ełk specified in the Act on self-government and must comply with the law, local and regional plans, and local government strategies and programmes, i.e.:

- non-investment project – activities in progress implementation of the project addressed directly to all interested parties, e.g. classes, workshops, actions, campaigns, programs, festivals, concerts, seminars, conferences and other forms of social activity;

- investment project – e.g. construction, reconstruction, modernization, adaptation of pavements and road infrastructure, playgrounds and landscaping objects as well as land development recreational facilities that will be available for use after the completion of the investment.

Who can submit projects? Proposals projects can be submitted by the inhabitants of Ełk. In the event that the originator of the the project is a minor, the consent of the legal guardian and/or the Parent. The project requires the support of a minimum of 50 inhabitants of the city.

Where you can download and return after filling in the form project submission form? The application form is available at: elk.budzet-obywatelski.org and at the City Hall. Completed forms can be submitted via the online participatory budget platform or at the City Hall.

Once my idea is chosen, I'll get the money for Implementation? No. The Participatory Budget is not a subsidy programme and implementation of the voted proposals is the task of the City.

Can I name a project manager? No. Implementation must be preceded by the selection of the appropriate mode by the implementer, i.e. The City of Ełk, in accordance with the obligations of the public funds.

Is it possible to carry out tasks in stages, e.g. This year the development of the project and the next year the execution? No. Within the framework of the Participatory Budget, tasks may not be carried out that only part of them will be implemented.

What should be included in the project cost estimate? Applicant The project provides an estimate of the gross costs of the task, taking into account the components of the project. Mandatory items The cost estimate includes: costs of project development, purchase and assembly costs materials, labor, etc. The resident shall provide a preliminary cost estimate as referred to in The final form is decided by the Proposal Evaluation Team.

Who can vote for projects? Right to participate in the voting within the framework of the Ełk Participatory Budget has each inhabitant of Ełk. Minors with the consent of their legal guardians.

How to vote? Residents can vote online online platform for participatory budgeting, or on the in the traditional way with a paper ballot.
A voter may cast one vote for an investment project and one vote for a non-investment project.

What determines that a project wins? To be implemented projects will be selected with a total cost not exceeding the amount of provided for in a given year.

Is it possible to complete the application after it has been rejected? No. After the results of the verification of the tasks, and even more so after the vote, there is no the possibility of interfering with proposals.

Information – consultations:

Ełk Civic Budget Portal: www.elk.budzet-obywatelski.org

www.elk.pl

Office for Cooperation with Non-Governmental Organizations of the Ełk City Hall, 3 Małeckich Street, room no. 10.1

Telephone
87 73 26 186
87 73 26 187
87 73 26 185

E-mail address: bop@um.elk.pl