Paraguay
Ley 3966/2010
Formally: Ley Orgánica Municipal
Ley 3966/2010 Orgánica Municipal
43/100
Sunshine Score
43/100
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 | Not 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
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
Ministerio de Justicia; Contraloría General de la República
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Paraguay's Ley Orgánica Municipal (Ley 3966/2010) governs the country's 259 municipalidades. Sessions of the Junta Municipal (council) are public. Notice and agenda rules are set by each municipality's ordenanza. Paraguay has had a Ley de Acceso Ciudadano a la Información Pública (Ley 5282/2014) since 2014, covering meeting records. The Contraloría General de la República audits financial practice.