Decree No. (23) of 2013
Establishing the
Dubai Design and Fashion Council[1]
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We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After perusal
of:
Law No. (1)
of 2000 Concerning Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone and its amendments;
Law No. (3)
of 2003 Establishing the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai; and
Decree No.
(22) of 2013 Annexing a Plot of Land to Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone,
Do hereby
issue this Decree.
The
following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Decree, will have
the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies
otherwise:
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State: |
The United Arab Emirates. |
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Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
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Executive Council: |
The Executive Council of the Emirate. |
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Authority: |
The Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority. |
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Council: |
The Dubai Design and Fashion Council. |
a. By
virtue of this Decree, a Council named the “Dubai Design and Fashion Council”
will be established and affiliated with the Authority.
b. The
Council will be comprised of a chairman and vice-chairman and a number of
members not less than five (5) including the chairman and vice-chairman. All
members will be appointed by a resolution of the Chairman of the Executive
Council for a renewable term of three (3) years.
The objectives of the Council are as follows:
1. to
promote the Emirate as a regional and international destination for design and
fashion and to keep abreast of global developments in this field;
2. to
promote the Emirate as a leading centre for design and fashion, and to attract
companies and establishments working in this field to establish a presence in the
Emirate;
3. to
ensure the contribution of the design and fashion sector in achieving
sustainable development in the Emirate and its positive role in promoting
tourism and commerce, in accordance with the Emirate’s strategy; and
4. to
develop talented local professionals in the fashion and design industry.
For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the
Council will have the duties and powers to:
1. establish
the general policy and approve the strategic plan for promoting the Emirate as
a prominent destination for the design and fashion industry;
2. attract
local and international companies and establishments specialising in design and
fashion as an effective means of commercial marketing and promotion, and focus on
targeted local, regional, and international markets through creating an
encouraging environment for establishments and companies working in this field;
3. organise,
deliver, and sponsor events relating to the participation of the design and
fashion industry in the tourism and commercial activities in the Emirate;
4. conduct
studies and research related to the design and fashion industry and assess the
extent of its economic and social impact on the Emirate;
5. develop,
attract, and train the required human resources for the design and fashion
sector, especially UAE nationals, through training programmes and other means;
6. support
companies and establishments operating in the field of design related to the
national heritage of the State;
7. encourage
and develop new establishments and companies operating in the design and
fashion sector with a view to achieving an international status;
8. approve
the regulations, bylaws, and resolutions necessary to achieve the Council’s
objectives;
9. form
the necessary committees and work teams, determine their duties and powers, and
seek the assistance of experts and specialists, as it deems appropriate, to
provide advice and consultation;
10. participate
in local, regional, and international design and fashion expositions and
festivals; and
11. perform
any other duties related to the achievement of the objectives of the Council as
stipulated in this Decree.
a. The
Council will convene at the invitation of its chairman at least once every
three (3) months or as necessary at such place and time to be determined by
him.
b. The
vice-chairman of the Council will replace the chairman in his absence or when
his post falls vacant.
c. Council
meetings will be valid if attended by the majority of the Council members,
provided that the chairman or vice-chairman is in attendance.
d. Council
resolutions and recommendations will be passed by a majority vote of the
attending members, and in the event of a tie, the chair of the meeting will
have a casting vote.
e. Resolutions
and recommendations of the Council will be recorded in minutes of meetings to
be signed by the chair of the meeting and attending members.
The chairman of the Council will appoint a rapporteur,
who will convene the Council meetings, record the minutes of its sessions,
follow up the implementation of its resolutions and recommendations, and
perform any other duties assigned to him by the chairman of the Council.
The Council will set its terms of reference setting the
procedure for convening meetings and members’ deliberations, and determining their
duties and functions.
a. The
Council will have an executive body comprised of a number of specialised employees.
b. The
duties and functions of the executive body of the Council will be determined by
virtue of a regulation to be issued by the Council for this purpose.
c. The
rights and obligations of the employees of the Council and the procedures of
their appointment will be determined by virtue of a resolution issued by the
Council.
All Government entities in the Emirate will extend
full cooperation, offer every kind of support to the Council, and provide the
Council with such documents, data, information, statistics, and studies as it
may request and as are considered necessary for performing its duties under
this Decree.
The financial resources of the Council will consist
of:
1. funds
allocated to the Council by the Authority;
2. revenues
generated by the Council through performing its duties as set out in this
Decree;
3. grants,
gifts, and donations approved by the Council; and
4. any
other resources approved by the Council.
This Decree will
be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on
which it is published.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Ruler of
Dubai
Issued in Dubai on 23 July
2013
Corresponding to 14 Ramadan 1434 A.H.
©2014 The Supreme Legislation Committee
in the Emirate of Dubai
[1]Every effort has been made to produce an
accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the
purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the
original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.