The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has outlined the mechanism for granting financial incentives to individuals who contribute to uncovering violations of the municipal penalties regulations. This comes within a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at empowering the municipal sector, strengthening community oversight, and improving the urban landscape in Saudi cities.
The Ministry explained that this step builds on its efforts to involve community members in monitoring municipal violations, particularly visual distortions, through the “Certified Monitor” initiative. This initiative is one of the innovative oversight tools based on digital technologies, contributing to enhancing quality of life and improving the urban environment. The decision is based on qualifying and training community members to obtain the status of “Certified Monitor” by registering through the “Balady” platform and completing an accredited training program under specific regulations.
The Ministry emphasized that reports are subject to strict standards to ensure the accuracy of information on violations. Reports must be documented with clear photos, precise geographic locations, and complete information to be officially recognized. Financial rewards will be granted to reporters based on the severity of the violation, the difficulty of detecting it, and the effort involved. Rewards can reach up to 25% of the total value of the recorded violation, within a robust governance system that ensures transparency and prevents duplication or redundancy of reports.
It added that the “Certified Monitor” initiative represents an extension of the community oversight model adopted by the Ministry, aimed at enhancing public participation and instilling a culture of compliance and shared responsibility in protecting the urban landscape and public safety from random practices and municipal violations. The decision seeks to empower society to play an active role in safeguarding the urban environment and to support the Ministry’s objectives of building more organized, attractive cities and a more efficient and inclusive municipal sector.
It is noteworthy that the Council of Ministers has approved the granting of financial incentives to those who contribute to detecting violations of the municipal penalties regulations, in accordance with a set of governing rules and standards. This decision enhances the efficiency of municipal work and reinforces the principle of community partnership in oversight and improving service quality.
The Ministry explained that this step builds on its efforts to involve community members in monitoring municipal violations, particularly visual distortions, through the “Certified Monitor” initiative. This initiative is one of the innovative oversight tools based on digital technologies, contributing to enhancing quality of life and improving the urban environment. The decision is based on qualifying and training community members to obtain the status of “Certified Monitor” by registering through the “Balady” platform and completing an accredited training program under specific regulations.
The Ministry emphasized that reports are subject to strict standards to ensure the accuracy of information on violations. Reports must be documented with clear photos, precise geographic locations, and complete information to be officially recognized. Financial rewards will be granted to reporters based on the severity of the violation, the difficulty of detecting it, and the effort involved. Rewards can reach up to 25% of the total value of the recorded violation, within a robust governance system that ensures transparency and prevents duplication or redundancy of reports.
It added that the “Certified Monitor” initiative represents an extension of the community oversight model adopted by the Ministry, aimed at enhancing public participation and instilling a culture of compliance and shared responsibility in protecting the urban landscape and public safety from random practices and municipal violations. The decision seeks to empower society to play an active role in safeguarding the urban environment and to support the Ministry’s objectives of building more organized, attractive cities and a more efficient and inclusive municipal sector.
It is noteworthy that the Council of Ministers has approved the granting of financial incentives to those who contribute to detecting violations of the municipal penalties regulations, in accordance with a set of governing rules and standards. This decision enhances the efficiency of municipal work and reinforces the principle of community partnership in oversight and improving service quality.
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