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This duty is currently under review and has not yet been formally signed off by the relevant professional association. The information provided is for reference only and should not be treated as final or authoritative guidance. Please verify any decisions against approved sources or seek professional advice. Updates will be published once sign-off is complete.
Simple terms explainer:
Councils must hold meetings in accordance with law and their own governance rules, publish agendas and minutes, and allow public access where appropriate. This ensures decisions are made openly, fairly, and can be scrutinised by residents and auditors.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Corporate services
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Standards Commission for Scotland
Society of Local Authority Lawyers and Administrators in Scotland (SOLAR)
Audit Scotland
Accounts Commission Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)
Standards and frameworks
3