Tanzania

LG (District Authorities) Act

Formally: Local Government (District Authorities) Act

Local Government (District Authorities) Act, 1982 (Cap. 7); Local Government (Urban Authorities) Act, 1982 (Cap. 8); Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania 1977 (as amended)

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

Sunshine Score

42/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 7 days
Public Comment Not required
Closed Sessions 3 permitted categories
Minutes Required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Not allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
7 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

Content requirements: Secretary records all business and maintains meeting books. Minutes record member attendance and names of non-members invited. Minutes read and confirmed at next meeting, signed by presiding officer. Available for public inspection.

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Enforcement Body
High Court of Tanzania

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