Malta

Local Government Act

Name: Local Government Act — Open Meetings & Public Notice Law
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Formally: Local Government Act

Chapter 363 of the Laws of Malta, Local Government Act 1993, § 44 (meetings)

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43/100

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Open Meetings Score

43/100

Weak

Methodology v0.1

Advance Notice	5 days
Public Comment	Required
Closed Sessions	7 permitted categories
Minutes	Required
Recording	Not required
Remote Participation	Not allowed
Enforcement	Voidable, legislature exempt

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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

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

Broadcast Required

Enforcement

Violation Effect

Voidable

Standing to Sue

Any person with a legitimate interest may seek judicial review

Enforcement Body

Civil Court (First Hall)

Scope

This law applies to:

Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)

Accessibility & Language Access

Language access: Maltese and English are both official languages; council proceedings may be conducted in either.

Sources & References

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Notes

The Local Government Act 1993 (Cap. 363) governs Malta's 68 local councils (kunsilli lokali). § 44 requires council meetings to be open to the public except for specific deliberations (personnel, legal advice, contracts under negotiation). Notice must be given at least 2 days before ordinary meetings and the agenda posted at the council office. Minutes (minuti) are public. The Department for Local Government oversees compliance; the Local Councils Association provides coordination. Maltese and English are both official languages.

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