Azerbaijan
Bələdiyyə özünüidarəetmə qanunu
Formally: Azərbaycan Respublikasının 'Bələdiyyələrin statusu haqqında' Qanunu
Law No. 698-IQ of 2 July 1999 on the Status of Municipalities, Art. 25
36/100
Sunshine Score
36/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 6 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Not allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
7 days
Online posting: Not required
Public Participation
Public Comment
Not 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: Not 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
Administrative Court
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Azerbaijan's 1999 Law on the Status of Municipalities (Law 698-IQ) governs bələdiyyələr (municipalities). Art. 25 establishes that municipal council meetings are open. In practice, the 2020s saw continued constraints on civil society monitoring, and municipal bodies operate in a dual system alongside state-appointed executive committees (İcra Hakimiyyəti) that hold most operational power. Statute seeded for completeness; enforcement reality is limited.