Fiji

Local Government Act (Cap. 125)

Fiji Local Government Act (Cap. 125); Revised Laws of Fiji; council meetings open to press and public

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Sunshine Score: 36/100 (weak)
36/100

Sunshine Score

36/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 3 days
Public Comment Not required
Closed Sessions 1 permitted category
Minutes Required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Not allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
3 days

Online posting: Not 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: Not required

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Standing to Sue
Members of the public and press may challenge exclusion through judicial review; ratepayers have standing in council matters
Enforcement Body
Ministry of Local Government; courts

Sources & References

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