Accessible participation · documented debate
Public hearings
Public hearings are instruments of structured listening that can complement consultations, parliamentary oversight and institutional proceedings. When they exist, the agenda, materials, accessibility and public record must be transparent.
Pre-Foundation · constitutional order not yet promulgatedNo public hearing has been called.Project constitutional proposal · Portuguese reference text
In brief
A hearing is useful when it turns an abstract agenda into documented public dialogue and then makes clear what will happen to the material produced.
How the Constitution structures this subject
Subject and documents before the session
Participants need sufficient context to prepare.
Participation without unnecessary barriers
Digital and assistive modes must be compatible with accessibility and equality.
Public record
The session must produce a sufficient record to enable oversight and an institutional response.
Listening does not transfer decision-making power
A hearing informs the competent authority; it does not replace a vote, judgment or reserved technical decision.
How it works
Subject, documents and speaking rules.
Register participation through Candeia OS where applicable; the competent Sistema Candeia module preserves the record.
Ensure neutral moderation, accessibility and a record.
Make the minutes, materials and next steps available.
Limits and safeguards
- No demonstrative “hearing” is presented as an official act.
- Participation does not authorise disclosure of personal data or protected content beyond what is necessary.
- The authority must distinguish public contribution from a legally binding decision.