Ukraine
Закон 280/97-ВР
Formally: Закон України 'Про місцеве самоврядування в Україні'
Закон № 280/97-ВР від 21.05.1997, ст. 46
46/100
Sunshine Score
46/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 10 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
10 days
Online posting: Not 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: 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
Адміністративний суд (Administrative Court)
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Ukraine's Law on Local Self-Government in Ukraine (Law 280/97-VR) governs territorial communities (громади) and local councils. Art. 46 establishes that sessions (сесії) of local councils are public; any person may attend. Closed sessions require a decision by the council supported by a majority of members. The law has been amended repeatedly since 2022 to accommodate wartime conditions including remote sessions and restricted publication of security-sensitive information. The 2020 decentralisation reform consolidated Ukraine's local governance structure around amalgamated territorial communities (ОТГ).