Citizens emphasize that the reorganization proposed by the authorities will reduce rural representation and disrupt well-functioning administrative mechanisms. They cite provisions of the Moldovan Constitution and the European Charter of Local Self-Government, which require consultation with communities before changing territorial boundaries.
According to residents, the village has a fully developed social infrastructure: a kindergarten, a school, a health clinic, a post office, a community center, a library, and a museum. The mayor’s office has a team of young and competent professionals capable of effectively handling administrative duties.
Services in the village are organized to a high standard
Another argument against the merger is that public utilities are well-organized. Gas, water, and sewer systems have been established; street lighting has been upgraded; and the road infrastructure has been modernized (40% of roads are paved).
The village has a vibrant cultural and sports life, featuring the “Ilinkutsa” artistic ensemble and the “Batîreni” theater. The “Batîr” soccer team has been the district champion for three consecutive years.
“The local administration has demonstrated its ability to attract and implement projects through local action groups (LAGs), the Agencyfor Intervention and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA), and the National Bureau for Regional and Local Development (ONDRL),” the petition notes.
“The historical experience of repeated reorganizations imposed from above has bred mistrust toward them. The community requests that the will of its citizens be respected and that the village of Batîr be excluded from the regulatory merger process, recognizing the existing administrative capacity and infrastructure as the foundation for independent, sustainable development.
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