Ecuador
COOTAD
Formally: Código Orgánico de Organización Territorial, Autonomía y Descentralización
COOTAD (Registro Oficial Suplemento 303 de 19 de octubre de 2010)
52/100
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 |
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:
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).