Trinidad and Tobago
MCA
Formally: Municipal Corporations Act
Municipal Corporations Act, Chapter 25:04 (1990 with amendments)
27/100
Sunshine Score
27/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 2 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Not allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
2 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: 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
Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government; Auditor General
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Trinidad and Tobago's Municipal Corporations Act (Chapter 25:04) governs 14 municipal corporations (9 regional corporations, 2 city corporations, 2 borough corporations, 1 regional assembly). Council meetings are open to the public; closed sessions ('in camera') require a resolution and are limited to specific categories. The Tobago House of Assembly Act covers Tobago separately. The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government supervises compliance.