Guatemala
Decreto 12-2002
Formally: Código Municipal
Decreto 12-2002 Código Municipal, Art. 38
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
Procuraduría de los Derechos Humanos; Contraloría General de Cuentas
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Guatemala's Código Municipal (Decreto 12-2002) governs the country's 340 municipios. Art. 38 establishes that sessions of the Concejo Municipal are public as a rule. The Constitution of 1985 Art. 253 guarantees municipal autonomy. Guatemala has a 2008 Ley de Acceso a la Información Pública (Decreto 57-2008) covering meeting records. The Procuraduría de los Derechos Humanos receives complaints.