Uruguay
Ley 9.515 + Ley 19.272
Formally: Ley Orgánica Municipal (Ley 9.515) + Ley de Descentralización Política (Ley 19.272)
Ley 9.515 (1935) y Ley 19.272 (2014)
40/100
Sunshine Score
40/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 3 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 7 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Not allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
3 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
Any person with a legitimate interest may seek judicial review
Enforcement Body
Unidad de Acceso a la Información Pública (UAIP); Tribunal de Cuentas
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Uruguay's municipal framework combines the 1935 Ley Orgánica Municipal (Ley 9.515) with the 2014 Ley de Descentralización Política y Participación Ciudadana (Ley 19.272) which established 112 municipios as a third sub-national tier below 19 departamentos. Sessions of Juntas Departamentales are public under longstanding constitutional practice. Uruguay's 2008 Ley 18.381 de Acceso a la Información Pública covers records. Uruguay is consistently rated the most transparent country in Latin America (Transparency International CPI).