Colombia
Ley 136 de 1994 (y Ley 1551 de 2012)
Formally: Ley Orgánica del Régimen Municipal
Ley 136 de 1994 'por la cual se dictan normas tendientes a modernizar la organización y el funcionamiento de los municipios'
55/100
Sunshine Score
55/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 3 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | 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
3 days
Online posting: Required
Public Participation
Public Comment
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
Procuraduría General; Contraloría General; Personerías Municipales
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Colombia's Ley 136 de 1994, modernised by Ley 1551 de 2012, governs the country's municipios. Concejos municipales (municipal councils) hold sesiones públicas (public sessions); notice, agenda, and procedures are set by each concejo's reglamento interno and state law. The Constitution of 1991 Art. 311 establishes the autonomy of municipalities. Colombia's Ley 1712 de 2014 (Ley de Transparencia y del Derecho de Acceso a la Información Pública Nacional) covers meeting records.