Maldives

Decentralisation Act 7/2010

Formally: Decentralisation Act (Law No. 7/2010)

Republic of Maldives Decentralisation Act (Law No. 7/2010); island council and city council meetings open to public

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Sunshine Score: 42/100 (moderate)
42/100

Sunshine Score

42/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 7 days
Public Comment Not required
Closed Sessions 1 permitted category
Minutes Required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Not allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
7 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
Enforcement Body
Ministry of Local Government and Urban Planning; courts; Anti-Corruption Commission

Sources & References

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