East Timor

Law on Suco Organisation and Functioning (Law No. 9/2016)

Timor-Leste Law No. 9/2016 on the Organisation and Functioning of the Suco; suco council meetings open to residents

Sunshine Score: 42/100 (moderate)
42/100

Sunshine Score

42/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 5 days
Public Comment Not required
Closed Sessions Not permitted
Minutes Required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Not allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
5 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: Not permitted

Meeting Minutes

Minutes Required
Yes

Online posting: Not required

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Enforcement Body
Ministry of State Administration; National Parliament; courts

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The specific rules for East Timor may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.