Yemen
Local Authority Law No. 4/2000
Formally: قانون السلطة المحلية
Law No. 4 of 2000 on Local Authority
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Sunshine Score
23/100
Nominal
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 5 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Not allowed |
| Enforcement | No specified remedy, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
3 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
Recording & Broadcast
Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No
Enforcement
Violation Effect
No Specified Remedy
Standing to Sue
Any person with a legitimate interest may seek judicial review
Enforcement Body
Administrative Circuit, Supreme Court (Yemen)
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Yemen's Law 4/2000 on Local Authority establishes the framework for local councils at governorate and district level. The law formally requires council sessions to be held regularly but Yemen's post-2014 conflict has left most local authorities operating under de facto control of different parties to the conflict. Statute seeded for completeness — meaningful public access is not possible under current conditions in most areas.