The Esposende Municipal Assembly was honored with an Honorable Mention, securing second place, in the "Good Practices of Municipal Assemblies" category at the 2026 ANAM Awards, organized by the National Association of Municipal Assemblies. The award ceremony was held on November 6 at the Paços do Concelho of the Porto City Council.
The awarded project, "Digitalization, Transparency, and Inclusive Accessibility in Monitoring the Work of the Esposende Municipal Assembly," reflects the commitment of the deliberative body to transparency, proximity, and innovation. According to the President of the Esposende Municipal Assembly, Comendador Alberto Figueiredo, the Assembly has a duty to "reach all citizens, without exception."
The technological solution allows citizens to consult the agenda, proposals, and voting results in real-time, either in person or via live broadcast. The platform complies with the international directive WCAG 2.1 (Level AA) and Decree-Law no. 83/2018, ensuring universal accessibility for individuals with sensory limitations.
The First Secretary of the Board and project author, Carlos Abreu, emphasizes that "this national distinction crowns the joint effort of all Municipal Deputies." He added, "When the entire body embraces the cause of transparency and inclusion, it is the citizens of Esposende who benefit."
The President of the Municipal Assembly, Alberto Figueiredo, welcomes the award, stating that "this prize honors the dedicated work of all members of the Municipal Assembly and reaffirms our commitment to dignifying Local Power."
With this national award, the Esposende Municipal Assembly establishes itself as a benchmark in municipal active transparency, democratic modernization, and scrupulous respect for the citizenship rights of all residents.
