HIBAPRESS – A. Mahyaoui
Public attention is turning towards the anticipated appointments among governors and directors, amidst growing discussion about the necessity of injecting new blood into several territorial leadership positions, in order to keep pace with citizens' expectations and the demands of the upcoming phase.
A number of observers are raising questions about the performance of some territorial officials who, according to circulating analyses within local public opinion, have not been able to demonstrate a strong field presence or achieve clear dynamism in managing developmental and social issues at the level of provinces and regions.
The most prominent circulating observations relate to the slow pace of completing some projects, the lack of direct communication with citizens, in addition to complaints about the difficulty of conveying grievances and demands to the responsible authorities. These observations, if proven, necessitate an objective assessment of performance rather than simply waiting.
Observers confirm that the position of director or governor is no longer solely linked to administrative management. Instead, it now requires a continuous field presence, the ability to monitor projects, listen to citizens, and respond quickly to local issues, as well as effective coordination with elected officials and external services.
In contrast, the evaluation of any territorial official's performance remains dependent on official data and field indicators related to the volume of completed projects, the progress rates of ongoing work, the quality of public services, and the extent to which citizens' complaints are addressed. These are elements that should form the basis for any decision regarding the continuation or change of an official.
While public opinion anticipates the outcomes of the upcoming appointments, a fundamental demand emerges: that competence, efficiency, field presence, and the ability to implement projects and listen to citizens should be among the foremost criteria for selecting territorial officials in the upcoming phase.
The upcoming phase, according to this view, requires officials capable of driving development, keeping pace with major projects, and responding to the expectations of the population, rather than leaving some issues in a state of prolonged waiting without clear answers or defined timelines.
