Peru

Ley 27972

Formally: Ley Orgánica de Municipalidades

Ley 27972 Orgánica de Municipalidades, Art. 13

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Sunshine Score: 48/100 (moderate)
48/100

Sunshine Score

48/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 5 days, online posting required
Public Comment Not required
Closed Sessions 7 permitted categories
Minutes Required, online posting required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
5 days

Online posting: 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: 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
Defensoría del Pueblo; Contraloría General de la República

Scope

This law applies to:

  • Municipalidad Provincial
  • Municipalidad Distrital

Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)

Sources & References

Notes

Peru's Ley Orgánica de Municipalidades (Ley 27972) governs municipalidades provinciales and distritales. Art. 13 establishes that sessions of the concejo municipal are public; closed sessions require a vote on specific categories. Peru has ~1,870 municipalities. Oversight is exercised by the Contraloría General de la República and the Defensoría del Pueblo. Peru's 2002 Ley de Transparencia y Acceso a la Información Pública covers records.

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