Latvia
Pašvaldību likums
Formally: Pašvaldību likums
Pašvaldību likums (2022), 35. pants
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
Valsts kontrole (State Audit); Vides aizsardzības un reģionālās attīstības ministrija; administrative courts
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Latvia's 2022 Law on Local Governments (Pašvaldību likums) replaced the 1994 Law on Local Governments (Par pašvaldībām) from 1 January 2023, following the 2021 territorial reform that reduced the number of municipalities from 119 to 43. Art. 35 establishes that domes sēdes (council sessions) are public and must be broadcast live. Notice, agenda, and materials must be published on the municipality's website at least 3 working days before the meeting. The State Chancellery and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development supervise compliance.