Free Access to Information

Why is Free Access to Information Important?

The right to free access to information is the core of any democracy, because in order for citizens to participate in decision-making and policy-making, it is necessary for them to have information of public importance.

In addition to being a fundamental human right and a means of exercising other human rights, the right to access information should serve citizens, institutions, the civil sector and act as a preventive tool to fight corruption.

Whether you are a natural or legal person, you have the right, in accordance with the law, to ask and ask for information on how public policies are implemented and how taxpayers' money is spent, because the administration exists because of you.

In this way, the basic control function of the work of public administration is realized, but also the necessary interaction between citizens and administration.

Why is free access to information important?

All processes that take place within the public administration should be transparent, close and visible to citizens.

By exercising the right to free access to information, you have the opportunity to request information of public importance from the public administration, without the obligation to state the reasons and explain the reasons for requesting information.

This right opens the way for you to participate in public affairs and in the decision-making process without intermediaries, real and responsible.

In this chain of communication and interaction, free access to information should not be an institute of abuse, but a tool that we will all use in an appropriate and responsible way.

How is the right to free access to information exercised?

The right to access information and re-use information held by public administration bodies is exercised in accordance with the Law on Free Access to Information.

How can a request for free access to information be submitted?

We recommend that you submit a request for free access to information electronically via the eGovernment portal in a few clicks.

You can also submit a request for free access to information by mail (to the address: Ministry of Public Administration, Digital Society and Media Podgorica, Rimski trg no. 45) and electronically (e-mail: kabinet@mju.gov.me; fax: 020 / 241-790), i.e. verbally when the request for access to information is submitted directly to the minutes. 

What should a request for free access to information contain?

The request must state: the name of the information or data on the basis of which the requested information can be identified, the manner in which access to information is sought and data on the applicant: name, surname and address of the natural person or name and address of the legal entity or its representative, representative or proxy.

Contact person for free access to information:
Julija Vulikić
julija.vulikic@mju.gov.me