Taiwan

Local Government Act (地方制度法)

Taiwan Local Government Act (地方制度法, 1999, as amended 2020); Art. 35–37 (local council meetings); Local Councils Meeting Standards Act (地方立法機關組織準則) governs procedures

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Sunshine Score: 52/100 (moderate)
52/100

Sunshine Score

52/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 7 days, online posting required
Public Comment Not required
Closed Sessions 1 permitted category
Minutes Required, online posting required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Not allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
7 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
Residents and council members may challenge procedural violations in administrative courts
Enforcement Body
Ministry of Interior; courts; Control Yuan (for governmental accountability)

Sources & References

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