Czech Republic

Zákon o obcích

Formally: Zákon o obcích (obecní zřízení)

Zákon č. 128/2000 Sb., o obcích (obecní zřízení), § 93

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Sunshine Score: 61/100 (good)
61/100

Sunshine Score

61/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 7 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
7 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
Ministerstvo vnitra; krajské úřady; administrative courts

Scope

This law applies to:

  • Obec
  • Mesto
  • Kraj

Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)

Sources & References

Notes

Act 128/2000 Sb. governs Czech municipalities (obce). § 93(3) requires zastupitelstvo obce (municipal assembly) meetings to be public; the public has the right to express views on matters on the agenda. Notice of the meeting and the proposed agenda must be posted on the official notice board at least 7 days in advance. Parallel Act 129/2000 Sb. governs regions (kraje); Prague is governed by Act 131/2000 Sb. (zákon o hlavním městě Praze). The Ministry of the Interior and regional authorities supervise compliance.

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The specific rules for Czech Republic may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.