Jordan
Municipalities Law No. 41/2015
Formally: قانون البلديات
Jordanian Law No. 41 of 2015 on Municipalities, Art. 20
33/100
Sunshine Score
33/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 5 permitted categories |
| 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
Any person with a legitimate interest may seek judicial review
Enforcement Body
Administrative Court (Mahkamat al-Adl al-Idariyya)
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Jordan's Municipalities Law 41/2015 replaced Law 13/2011 and governs municipal councils (مجالس البلديات) across the country's 100 municipalities plus the Greater Amman Municipality. Art. 20 establishes that council sessions are public; the council may close a session by reasoned decision for specific categories. The Ministry of Local Administration supervises compliance; the Audit Bureau audits financial practice. Jordan also has a 2007 Access to Information Law (amended 2014) covering meeting records.