Qatar
Central Municipal Council Law No. 11/2004
Formally: قانون المجلس البلدي المركزي
Law No. 12 of 1998 on the Central Municipal Council, as amended
23/100
Sunshine Score
23/100
Nominal
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 5 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Not allowed |
| Enforcement | No specified remedy, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
3 days
Online posting: Not 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: Not required
Recording & Broadcast
Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No
Enforcement
Violation Effect
No Specified Remedy
Standing to Sue
Any person with a legitimate interest may seek judicial review
Enforcement Body
Administrative Circuit, Supreme Court (Qatar)
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Qatar's Law 12/1998 established the Central Municipal Council (المجلس البلدي المركزي), a consultative elected body whose members advise the Ministry of Municipality on local affairs. Regular sessions are referenced in law but there is no statutory open-meetings framework requiring public attendance. Qatar's 2014 permanent constitution and subsequent reforms have preserved the advisory character of the Council. Statute seeded for completeness.