Norway
Kommuneloven
Formally: Kommuneloven
Lov om kommuner og fylkeskommuner (LOV-2018-06-22-83), § 11-5 (open meetings)
41/100
Sunshine Score
41/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | 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
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
Fylkesmannen / Statsforvalteren
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Norway's Local Government Act 2018 (replacing the 1992 Act) establishes § 11-5 as the general open-meetings rule for municipal and county councils and their executive bodies. The default is åpne møter (open meetings); closed meetings are permitted only for specific categories enumerated in § 11-5(2)–(5): statutory secrecy, personnel matters, or where confidentiality is required by §§ 13-1 ff. Decisions made in illegally closed meetings are invalid. The Sivilombudet (Parliamentary Ombud) handles complaints about closure decisions. Kommuneloven also provides for remote participation (§ 11-7) post-2020 amendments.