North Macedonia
ЗЛС (MK)
Formally: Закон за локалната самоуправа
Сл. весник на РМ бр. 5/2002, чл. 46
48/100
Sunshine Score
48/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
5 days
Online posting: Not 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: 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
Агенција за заштита на правото на слободен пристап до информациите (APPRAJ); Министерство за локална самоуправа
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
North Macedonia's Law on Local Self-Government (Закон за локалната самоуправа, Official Gazette 5/2002) governs the country's 80 општини (municipalities) and the City of Skopje. Art. 46 establishes that council sessions are public; closed sessions are permitted only in statutorily defined cases (classified information, minors' personal data). Notice of sessions, agenda, and materials must be published on the municipal website and notice board. Compliance with openness obligations is supervised by the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the Agency for Protection of the Right to Free Access to Public Information.