Hungary

Mötv.

Formally: Magyarország helyi önkormányzatairól szóló törvény

2011. évi CLXXXIX. törvény Magyarország helyi önkormányzatairól, §46

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Sunshine Score: 58/100 (moderate)
58/100
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Limited
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 5 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
5 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
Kormányhivatal (Government Office); administrative courts

Scope

This law applies to:

  • Helyi Onkormanyzat
  • Telepules
  • Megye

Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)

Sources & References

Notes

Act CLXXXIX of 2011 on Local Governments of Hungary (Mötv.) replaced the 1990 local-government act. § 46(1) establishes that képviselő-testület (representative body) meetings are public. § 46(2) enumerates closed session grounds: election/appointment/dismissal of officials, disciplinary matters, protection of personal data by request of the person concerned, and matters declared confidential by law. Agenda and minutes must be posted; meeting notice requirements are set in each municipality's Szervezeti és Működési Szabályzat (SzMSz).

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