Bulgaria
ЗМСМА
Formally: Закон за местното самоуправление и местната администрация
ДВ бр. 77/1991, чл. 28 (откритост на заседанията)
51/100
Sunshine Score
51/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 7 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
7 days
Online posting: Required
Public Participation
Public Comment
Not required
Written Comment
Not allowed
Virtual Meetings
Member Remote Participation
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
Областен управител (District Governor); administrative courts
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Bulgaria's Local Self-Government and Local Administration Act (ZMSMA) of 1991 governs the country's 265 общини (municipalities). Art. 28 establishes that общински съвет (municipal council) sessions are public; the council may decide, by reasoned motion, to hold a closed session for specific categories. Notice of the session, agenda, and draft decisions must be posted on the municipality's notice board and website at least 3 days before the session. District governors (областни управители) and administrative courts supervise legality.