Guyana

MDCA

Name: MDCA — Open Meetings & Public Notice Law
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Formally: Municipal and District Councils Act

Municipal and District Councils Act, Cap. 28:01, and Local Democratic Organs Act

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30/100

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Sunshine Score

30/100

Weak

Methodology v0.1

Advance Notice	3 days
Public Comment	Not required
Closed Sessions	7 permitted categories
Minutes	Required
Recording	Not required
Remote Participation	Not allowed
Enforcement	Voidable, legislature exempt

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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

Broadcast Required

Enforcement

Violation Effect

Voidable

Standing to Sue

Any person with a legitimate interest may seek judicial review

Enforcement Body

Commissioner of Information; Ministry of Local Government

Scope

This law applies to:

Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)

Sources & References

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Notes

Guyana's Municipal and District Councils Act (Cap. 28:01) and the 1980 Local Democratic Organs Act establish the framework for municipal councils, Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), and Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs). Council meetings are required to be public. The Access to Information Act 2011 covers meeting records. The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development supervises compliance.

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