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
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)