Hungary
Mötv.
Formally: Magyarország helyi önkormányzatairól szóló törvény
2011. évi CLXXXIX. törvény Magyarország helyi önkormányzatairól, §46
58/100
Sunshine Score
58/100
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:
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).