El Salvador
Decreto 274
Formally: Código Municipal
Decreto 274 de 1986 Código Municipal, con reformas
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
Instituto de Acceso a la Información Pública (IAIP); Corte de Cuentas
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
El Salvador's Código Municipal (Decreto 274/1986 with subsequent amendments) governs the country's 44 municipalities (post-2023 territorial reform from 262). Sessions of the Concejo Municipal are public in principle; public attendance rules are set by each municipality's ordenanza. The 2011 Ley de Acceso a la Información Pública covers meeting records. The 2023 municipal reform consolidating 262 municipalities into 44 has significantly changed local governance capacity.