Carrying out the tasks of the LEADER management for the implementation of the Local Development Strategies (LES) for the area of the Local Action Groups (LAGs) Börde e.V. and Bördeland e.V. for the period 01/2024 -12/2028

Carrying out the tasks of the LEADER management for the implementation of the Local Development Strategies (LES) for the area of the Local Action Groups (LAGs) Börde e.V. and Bördeland e.V. for the period 01/2024 -12/2028

In particular, at least with these tasks:

a) Support of the statutory organisation of the LAG and, if applicable, existing rules of procedure in accordance with the requirements of the European Union and the State of Saxony-Anhalt (including documentation of general meetings, committee meetings and other events), identification of local needs and challenges in accordance with the fields of action of the LES (from need to project idea),

b) Activation and support of interested parties and stakeholders in the development of projects for the targeted, balanced and comprehensive implementation of the fields of action of the LES as well as the selection of the corresponding funding instruments from the EAFRD, ERDF and ESF+ funds, also with the involvement of the granting authorities (from the project idea to the project),

(c) assisting the LAGs in preparing the selection of projects by means of meaningful documentation and in setting priorities in compliance with the rules on the avoidance of a conflict of interest for all stakeholders involved, including management; assisting the LAG in determining the amount of project funding in accordance with the provisions of the LES;

d) Supporting applicants in the preparation and submission of qualified and complete LEADER/CLLD applications (including initial applications, amendment applications, payment applications with proof of use), monitoring or ensuring the implementation of the projects in accordance with the grant decision through continuous communication with the project promoters, the granting authorities and the LAG,

(e) assistance in the organisation and implementation of financial and grant management within the LAGs and in projects for which the LAG itself is a beneficiary (development and project management);

(f) carrying out evaluations (interim and final evaluation) on the state of implementation of the LES, with the involvement of the population, and thus assisting the LAGs in identifying and implementing an update or update of the LES;

g) Implementation of the reporting system, in particular the preparation of the annual reports for the implementation of the LES and the semi-annual activity reports,

h) Organization of the joint approach with the management bodies, the districts, independent cities, the licensing offices and other local actors in the integrated development of the region, including process control, moderation and promotion of communication between the participants,

i) active participation in the LEADER/CLLD network of the state of Saxony-Anhalt (including the LAG management working group) and in other supra-regional networks (e.g. Federal Association of LEADER Action Groups in Germany, German Network Office for Rural Areas),

(j) the organisation of the training, including participation in key events organised by members of the LAG and interested citizens;

(k) ensuring that the information on the LAG's website is up-to-date by supporting the processing and maintenance of the content;

l) ensuring data processing and data protection and data security for the LAG and all potential project promoters or project participants, and

(m) the organisation of awareness-raising activities, including public relations.

The Local Development Strategies (LES) of the LAG Börde e.V. and the LAG Bördeland e.V. are published on the Internet and can be viewed at https://leader.sachsen-anhalt.de/leader-und-clld-2021-2027/lokale-entwicklungsstrategien-2021-2027.

Directive on the granting of grants to promote the management, awareness-raising and operation of a Local Action Group in connection with the implementation of local development strategies within the framework of LEADER and CLLD in Saxony-Anhalt in the funding period 2021 to 2027 (ERDF LAG Directive) Erl. of the MF from 23.05.2023 - 46840 at: https://www.ib-sachsen-anhalt.de/oeffentliche-einrichtungen/zusammenleben/clld-lag-management