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Sunshine Score
36/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 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
Information Commissioner (PATI); Ombudsman
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Bermuda's Municipalities Act 1923 (as amended) governs the two municipal corporations: the Corporation of Hamilton and the Corporation of St. George's. Council meetings are open to the public; notice of meetings is published. As a British Overseas Territory, Bermuda's open-government framework is reinforced by the Public Access to Information Act 2010 (PATI Act). The Bermuda Ombudsman and the Information Commissioner handle complaints about access to meetings and records.