Lithuania
VSĮ
Formally: Vietos savivaldos įstatymas
Lietuvos Respublikos vietos savivaldos įstatymas, Art. 13
55/100
Sunshine Score
55/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 3 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
3 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
Seimo kontrolierių įstaiga (Seimas Ombudsmen); administrative courts
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Lithuania's Law on Local Self-Government (VSĮ) governs the 60 municipalities. Art. 13 establishes that savivaldybės tarybos posėdžiai (municipal council sessions) are public. The meeting notice, agenda, and draft decisions must be published on the municipality's website at least 3 working days before the session. Live video broadcasting is required for most municipalities since 2015 amendments. The Ministry of the Interior and Seimas Ombudsmen's Office supervise compliance.