Poland
u.s.g.
Formally: Ustawa o samorządzie gminnym
Ustawa z dnia 8 marca 1990 r. o samorządzie gminnym, Art. 11b
61/100
Sunshine Score
61/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 7 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | 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
7 days
Online posting: Required
Public Participation
Public Comment
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
Wojewoda; Regionalna Izba Obrachunkowa; administrative courts (WSA/NSA)
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Poland's 1990 Act on Municipal Self-Government establishes the open meetings principle in Art. 11b: gmina council sessions are public, and citizens have the right to attend, to receive agendas and minutes, and to access voting records. Parallel acts cover powiats (Ustawa o samorządzie powiatowym, 1998) and voivodeships (Ustawa o samorządzie województwa, 1998). Notice, order of business, and closed session procedures are set in each unit's statut. Supervision is exercised by the voivode (wojewoda) and the Regional Accounting Chamber.