Serbia
ZoLS (RS)
Formally: Zakon o lokalnoj samoupravi
Sl. glasnik RS br. 129/2007 sa izmenama, čl. 42
48/100
Sunshine Score
48/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | 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
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
Poverenik za informacije od javnog značaja; administrativni sud
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Serbia's Law on Local Self-Government (Zakon o lokalnoj samoupravi, Sl. glasnik RS 129/2007) governs 145 opštine and 29 gradovi plus the City of Belgrade. Art. 42 establishes that skupština opštine (municipal assembly) sessions are public; closed sessions require a reasoned decision by the assembly. Notice of the session, agenda, and materials are published on the local authority website. The Commissioner for Information of Public Importance (Poverenik) enforces transparency obligations.