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Ecuador

COOTAD

Formally: Código Orgánico de Organización Territorial, Autonomía y Descentralización

COOTAD (Registro Oficial Suplemento 303 de 19 de octubre de 2010)

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Sunshine Score: 52/100 (moderate)
52/100
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Sunshine Score

52/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 2 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
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Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
2 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
Defensoría del Pueblo; Contraloría General del Estado

Scope

This law applies to:

  • Municipio
  • Canton
  • Parroquia
  • Provincia

Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)

Sources & References

Notes

Ecuador's COOTAD consolidates the framework for all levels of territorial government: regiones, provincias, cantones, parroquias. Sessions of GADs (Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados) at municipal level are public; Art. 319 establishes the principle of transparency. Ecuador has 221 cantones. The Constitution of 2008 Art. 18 establishes the right of access to public information (implemented by LOTAIP Ley 2004-34).

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