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Minister of Public Administration, M.Sc. Today, Franc Props visited the Sevnica Administrative Unit and the Association for the Development of Voluntary Work in Novo mesto. The purpose of the visit was to review the operation of the administrative unit, investments in state premises, and strengthening the supporting environment for non-governmental organizations and volunteering in the region. With this, he concluded a comprehensive field review of the operation of all 58 administrative units in Slovenia.At the Administrative Unit of Sevnica, Minister Mag. Franc Props first met with Chief Franc Judez. | Author: Ministry of Public Administration
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At the Sevnica Administrative Unit, which was the last one he visited, the Minister first met with Mayor Fran Judez, followed by a meeting with the management of the Municipality of Sevnica and the Municipality of Skocjan, and at the end, a tour of the premises of the administrative unit and a meeting with the employees.
The Administrative Unit of Sevnica employs 25 civil servants who provide administrative services in the area of the Municipalities of Sevnica and Skocjan. In 2025, slightly less than 4,000 administrative cases were handled under the General Administrative Procedure Act. 384 cases were received in the field of environment and space, and 1,482 in the field of foreigners. In his conversation with the minister, the mayor highlighted the good cooperation with the municipalities, the positive climate among the employees and the transfer of knowledge between the administrative units of Southeastern Slovenia. Both mayors, Srecko Ocvirk and Joze Kapler, highlighted the excellent cooperation with the administrative unit and the quality of public services.
The Sevnica administrative unit operates in a building on the main square. In 2024, the Ministry of Public Administration and the Municipality of Sevnica co-financed the construction of a sewerage system with drainage and rehabilitation of the outer wall. In 2025 and 2026, the renovation of the facade with energy rehabilitation and replacement of the roof is planned. This year, the administrative unit also plans to purchase office furniture, three reception desks, a projector and replace the internal doors. At the same time, he arranges the rearrangement of the entrance and reception office. At the same time, the minister emphasized: Administrative units are the first contact of the state with the people. Our task is to provide employees with suitable working conditions, and customers with high-quality, accessible and efficient services. Investments in premises and equipment are a direct investment in better public administration.
The minister continued his visit in Novo mesto, where he met with representatives of the Society for the Development of Voluntary Work Novo mesto. The Ministry of Public Administration is responsible, among other things, for the development of non-governmental organizations and the creation of a supportive environment for their operation. Organizations of this type make a significant contribution to the realization of the public interest, and the Ministry supports them financially through public tenders. The ministers visits to non-governmental organizations are therefore part of the regular exercise of the ministrys powers, as they allow direct insight into the operation of the sector and further improvements of the support environment.
During the meeting with the representatives of the association, M.Sc. Props pointed out: Non-governmental organizations are an important partner of the state in solving the concrete challenges of the people. At the ministry, we strive for a stable and stimulating support environment that enables them to work professionally, long-term and effectively for the benefit of the community.
The Association for the Development of Voluntary Work Novo mesto is a non-governmental and humanitarian organization that has been operating since 1996 and promotes volunteering, solidarity and active social responsibility. It focuses on social welfare programs for socially excluded groups, especially migrants and Roma, and supports young people and parents who need help and advice.
Within the framework of the Novo mesto Association for the Development of Voluntary Work, the Regional NGO Center also operates, which represents a meeting point for non-governmental organizations in Southeastern Slovenia. The main purpose of the junction is to strengthen, connect and support non-governmental organizations to be more efficient, professional and influential in the local environment.
