Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands Constitution Order
Formally: Constitution Order / District Administration arrangements
Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009 (SI 2009/1379)
30/100
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 |
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
Ombudsman (Freedom of Information); Auditor General
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
The Cayman Islands, as a British Overseas Territory, has no sub-national elected municipal bodies; local governance is handled by the Cabinet and the District Administrations. The 2009 Constitution Order and the 2023 Freedom of Information Law (which replaced the 2007 Freedom of Information Act) provide the open-government framework. Parliament (Parliament of the Cayman Islands) sessions are public; there are no separate municipal councils. The Ombudsman handles complaints under the Freedom of Information Law.