Zimbabwe

Urban Councils Act

Formally: Urban Councils Act

Urban Councils Act, 1996 (Chapter 29:15); Rural District Councils Act, 1988 (Chapter 29:13); Constitution of Zimbabwe 2013

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Sunshine Score: 39/100 (weak)
39/100

Sunshine Score

39/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 5 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
5 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
Publication Deadline
42 days

Online posting: Not required

Content requirements: After confirmation, minutes open to inspection at all reasonable times for inhabitants and creditors; copies available on fee payment. Copy of minutes submitted to Minister within 6 weeks (42 days) of meeting.

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Enforcement Body
High Court of Zimbabwe

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