Yassıköy Municipality announces selection process for local ombudsman
Yassıköy Municipality in Greece’s Rhodope regional unit has announced the selection process for a Municipal Ombudsman for Citizens and Businesses, a position intended to mediate between residents, businesses and the municipal administration.
According to an announcement published on November 12, the ombudsman will examine complaints concerning maladministration in municipal services and work to resolve disputes between complainants and the relevant municipal departments.
The institution aims to identify and address cases of maladministration in a timely manner, ensure the proper implementation of legislation, safeguard impartiality in municipal administration and promote transparency and good governance in local public services.
OMBUDSMAN TO HANDLE COMPLAINTS FROM RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
The Municipal Ombudsman will be responsible for receiving and investigating complaints from individuals and businesses concerning alleged maladministration in municipal services and legal entities affiliated with the municipality.
Complaints must include the full name and identification details of the person submitting them in order to be considered for examination.
The ombudsman's responsibilities will also include mediating between individuals or legal entities who have suffered grievances and the relevant municipal departments, as well as taking initiatives to resolve reported problems.
APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Candidates wishing to apply for the position must submit a declaration to the President of the Municipal Council at the beginning of the selection process.
Applications can be submitted either in person or through a lawyer acting under a power of attorney.
The application period and further details of the selection process will be announced separately through an official invitation issued by the President of the Municipal Council.
The announcement will also specify the date and time of the Municipal Council meeting, with the relevant information to be published on the municipality's official website.
