Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 8 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Not required
§ 153: council must give at least 72 hours (3 days) advance public notice of each regular council meeting. Notice must be given in the manner determined by council bylaw, which may include posting at the municipal office and on the municipality's website. The notice must state the date, time, and place of the meeting.
Public Participation
The Act does not mandate public comment periods at regular council meetings. Public participation opportunities at planning meetings are governed by The Planning Act (CCSM c P80).
Virtual Meetings
The Act was amended to permit electronic participation by council members. Municipalities may adopt bylaws authorizing members to attend meetings by electronic means; members attending remotely may count toward quorum if authorized by bylaw.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Not required
Content requirements: § 160: the administrator must prepare and certify minutes of each council meeting recording all resolutions and other proceedings. Minutes must be adopted by council at a subsequent meeting and are available for public inspection.
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)