Turkey
Belediye Kanunu No. 5393/2005
Formally: Belediye Kanunu
5393 sayılı Belediye Kanunu (2005), madde 20
46/100
Sunshine Score
46/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 5 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 5 permitted categories |
| Minutes | 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: 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
Danıştay (Council of State)
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Turkey's Law 5393 of 2005 (Belediye Kanunu) governs belediyeler (municipalities). Madde 20 establishes that belediye meclisi (municipal council) sessions are public; closed sessions require a council decision and are limited to statutorily defined categories. Parallel Law 5216 of 2004 governs metropolitan municipalities (büyükşehir belediyeleri). The Ministry of Interior supervises compliance; the Court of Accounts (Sayıştay) audits financial practice. Turkey also has a 2003 Right to Information Act.