Panama
Ley 106 de 1973
Formally: Ley de Régimen Municipal
Ley 106 de 1973 sobre Régimen Municipal, con reformas (Ley 66 de 2015)
40/100
Sunshine Score
40/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 3 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Not allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
3 days
Online posting: 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: 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
Autoridad Nacional de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información (ANTAI)
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Panama's Ley 106 de 1973 de Régimen Municipal (substantially reformed by Ley 66 de 2015) governs 81 distritos. Sessions of the Consejo Municipal are public. Panama has a 2002 Ley de Transparencia en la Gestión Pública (Ley 6) covering meeting records. The Autoridad Nacional de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información (ANTAI) is the enforcement body.