A aplicação da lei federal nº 12.527 que estabelece o direito ao acesso à informação e a realidade dos seus efeitos nos atos da administração pública do município de Sobradinho

Abstract

This article aims to characterize the scope of Federal Law no. 12,527, which deals with access to information, also known as the law of transparency in the municipality of Sobradinho, State of Rio Grande do Sul, and the steps the Administration, for its implementation and disciplining additional local, which is a private initiative of the Municipal Executive, due to the principles of independence and harmony between the powers. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach in two stages: first we attempted to verify the current situation where it is the law on access to information by the municipal government, as well as updating and availability of data over the internet, and in a second phase a questionnaire was designed to apply to the two candidates for Mayor for the period 2013/2016, seeking to ascertain whether they have knowledge of the law on access to information and what level of commitment to making the municipal administration transparent as possible. The research revealed that the city of Sobradinho the law on access to information, publicity and transparency are still worked in order to fulfill legal requirements, presented mainly as disability access to information via the website of the City of Sobradinho. With respect to candidates for mayor, managing 2013/2016, the two have knowledge of legislation and recognize the importance of transparency initiatives in public administration.