Armenia
HO-337-N
Formally: Տեղական ինքնակառավարման մասին Հայաստանի Հանրապետության օրենք
Law of the Republic of Armenia on Local Self-Government (HO-337-N of 7 May 2002), Art. 14
50/100
Sunshine Score
50/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 3 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Required |
| Closed Sessions | 6 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Not allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
3 days
Online posting: Required
Public Participation
Public Comment
Required
Written Comment
Not allowed
Virtual Meetings
Member Remote Participation
Not allowed
Public Remote Comment
Not allowed
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Minutes Required
Yes
Online posting: Required
Recording & Broadcast
Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No
Enforcement
Violation Effect
Voidable
Standing to Sue
Any person with a legitimate interest may seek judicial review
Enforcement Body
Prokuratura + Administrative Court
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Armenia's 2002 Law on Local Self-Government (HO-337-N) governs communities (համայնք). Art. 14 establishes that avagani (council) sessions are open to the public; the council may close a session only by reasoned decision. The 2020 constitutional reforms and subsequent 2021 amendments expanded local council powers and strengthened transparency obligations. The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure supervises compliance; the Human Rights Defender receives complaints.