Romania
Cod admin.
Formally: Codul administrativ al României
OUG nr. 57/2019 privind Codul administrativ, Art. 138
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
Prefectura (legality review); administrative courts (instanțele de contencios administrativ)
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Romania's Administrative Code (OUG 57/2019) consolidated the prior local government laws (Law 215/2001 etc.). Art. 138 establishes that consiliul local (local council) sessions are public as a rule; closed sessions may be held only on prior council vote for limited categories. The agenda and convocation must be published on the primărie website and posted at municipal offices at least 5 working days before ordinary sessions (3 days for extraordinary). Parallel rules apply to consiliul județean. The Prefect's office exercises legality review (tutelă administrativă).