Bolivia
Ley 482
Formally: Ley de Gobiernos Autónomos Municipales
Ley 482 de Gobiernos Autónomos Municipales (9 de enero de 2014)
40/100
Sunshine Score
40/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 3 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 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
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: 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
Defensoría del Pueblo; Contraloría General del Estado
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Bolivia's Ley 482 de Gobiernos Autónomos Municipales (2014) implements the 2009 Plurinational Constitution's Art. 272 autonomy framework for municipalities. Sessions of the Concejo Municipal are public. Bolivia has 339 municipios, many with indigenous autonomy status (Municipios Indígena Originario Campesinos). Notice, agenda, and procedural rules are set by each municipality's Carta Orgánica. The Defensoría del Pueblo and Contraloría General supervise compliance.