Montenegro
ZoLS (CG)
Formally: Zakon o lokalnoj samoupravi
Sl. list CG 02/2018 sa izmenama, čl. 50
33/100
Sunshine Score
33/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 5 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
5 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
Ministarstvo javne uprave; Agencija za zaštitu ličnih podataka i slobodan pristup informacijama
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Montenegro's 2018 Law on Local Self-Government (Zakon o lokalnoj samoupravi, Sl. list CG 02/2018) replaced the 2010 law and governs the country's 25 opštine plus the capital Podgorica and the Old Royal Capital Cetinje. Art. 50 requires skupština opštine sessions to be public; closed sessions are permitted only in statutorily defined cases. Notice and agenda are published on the municipal website. The Ministry of Public Administration supervises legality.