“Attached to democratic regularity, the mayor of Thionville, Pierre Cuny, did not want a break in the schedule of municipal councils,” said David Duffourc, the director general of city services. Due to the health crisis and the implementation of containment, he had decided to cancel the holding of the city council, initially scheduled for November 18, where the budget orientation debate was to be held. An important moment in communal life, since the DOB aims to strengthen participatory democracy, by initiating a discussion within the deliberative assembly on the priorities and developments in the financial situation of the community. It thus improves the information transmitted to the deliberative assembly. Rest assured, this debate will take place on November 30, but will take place via videoconference. A first.
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Training courses on how to use the tool
“Legally, it is possible”, assures the DGS, which confirms a vote in this direction Saturday by the National Assembly. “The City of Mulhouse did so and it was natural that we contacted them to be able to have their feedback. We then worked with Orange to find the most suitable solution. Finally, the city’s IT department has mobilized, despite the substantial workload, to respond. The forty-three elected, including those of the opposition, were obviously warned. “We explained the modalities to them, and we will organize training sessions for everyone to learn about the tool. In reality, a simple connection by link will be required. “The elected officials, who all have a tablet, are already largely trained in the digital tool”, reassures David Duffourc.
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The debates broadcast live
For the votes, the mayor should therefore, as usual, ask who is against and who is abstaining. It will only take a click to comment. For speaking, the same. Finally, for the public, usually well supplied to attend meetings, there too they will not be forgotten. “The debates will be broadcast live on the City’s web TV (Thionville TV on YouTube) », Continues the director general of services, who wants to be resolutely optimistic. “As a city classified 5 @, we should get by …” Hoping that the next municipal council, normally scheduled for mid-December, and where the budget will be voted, can be held face-to-face. Deconfined and disconnected.
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