Lebanon
Décret-Loi No. 118/1977
Formally: قانون البلديات
Legislative Decree No. 118 of 30 June 1977 (Municipalities Law), Arts. 33–38
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
Conseil d'État du Liban
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Lebanon's Legislative Decree 118/1977 (Qanun al-Baladiyyat) is the framework law for the country's municipalities (بلديات) and municipal unions (اتحادات البلديات). Council sessions are held monthly or as convened by the mayor; the statute does not contain an explicit open-meetings clause requiring public attendance, though minutes and decisions are public records. Lebanon's political and security crises have severely affected local governance capacity since 2019. Statute seeded with enforcement caveat.