Namibia

Local Authorities Act

Formally: Local Authorities Act

Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act No. 23 of 1992, as amended); Constitution of Namibia 1990

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Sunshine Score: 39/100 (weak)
39/100

Sunshine Score

39/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 7 days
Public Comment Not required
Closed Sessions 5 permitted categories
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

Content requirements: Minutes of council and committee meetings available for public inspection during ordinary office hours (Section 16). Parts relating to closed-session matters may be withheld from public inspection. Copies available on payment of council-determined fee. Presiding officer must sign confirmed minutes.

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Enforcement Body
High Court of Namibia

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