Portugal
RJAL
Formally: Regime Jurídico das Autarquias Locais
Lei n.º 75/2013, de 12 de setembro, Anexo I (Regime jurídico das autarquias locais)
43/100
Sunshine Score
43/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Not allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
5 days
Online posting: Not required
Public Participation
Public Comment
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
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
Tribunal Administrativo e Fiscal
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Lei 75/2013 replaced the prior framework (Lei 169/99) and consolidates the juridical regime for freguesias and municípios. Assembleia municipal meetings are public (Art. 49, Anexo I) except when the assembly, by reasoned vote, decides otherwise to protect personal data, commercial interests, or judicial secrecy. Câmara municipal meetings follow parallel rules. Notice and convocation periods are set by each autarquia's regimento. Minutes (atas) are public and subject to the Lei de Acesso aos Documentos Administrativos (LADA, Lei 26/2016).