Dominican Republic
Ley 176-07
Formally: Ley del Distrito Nacional y los Municipios
Ley 176-07 del Distrito Nacional y los Municipios, Art. 62
43/100
Sunshine Score
43/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 5 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
5 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
Dirección General de Ética e Integridad Gubernamental (DIGEIG)
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Dominican Republic's Ley 176-07 governs the Distrito Nacional (Santo Domingo) and the country's 158 municipios plus municipal districts. Art. 62 establishes that sessions of the Concejo Municipal are public; closed sessions are limited to statutorily defined categories. The 2004 Ley General de Libre Acceso a la Información Pública (Ley 200-04) covers meeting records.