Open Meetings & Public Notice Laws › Malta

Malta

Local Government Act

Formally: Local Government Act

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

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Sunshine Score: 43/100 (moderate)
43/100

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Sunshine 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
No
Broadcast Required
No

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:

  • Local Council

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

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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The specific rules for Malta may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.