Executive Council Resolution No. (34) of 2021

Forming the

Committee Supervising the Dubai Oyoon (Eyes) Project[1]

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We, Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council,

After perusal of:

The Dubai Police Law of 1966 and its Implementing Bylaw No. (1) of 1984;

Law No. (3) of 2003 Establishing the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai;

Law No. (30) of 2015 Establishing the Smart Dubai Government Establishment;

Law No. (1) of 2021 Establishing the Dubai Digital Authority; and

Decree No. (28) of 2015 Concerning Governance of the Boards and Committees Affiliated to the Government of Dubai,

Do hereby issue this Resolution.

Definitions

Article (1)

The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Resolution, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:

Emirate:

The Emirate of Dubai.

Executive Council:

The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai.

DDA:

The Dubai Digital Authority.

Director General:

The director general of the DDA.

SDGE:

The Smart Dubai Government Establishment.

Committee:

The committee supervising the Project, and formed pursuant to this Resolution.

Chairman:

The chairman of the Committee.

Project:

The Dubai Oyoon (Eyes) project of the Dubai Police, which is aimed at deploying intelligent camera surveillance systems in the Emirate.

Formation of the Committee

Article (2)

a.    Pursuant to this Resolution, a committee named the “Dubai Oyoon (Eyes) Project Supervisory Committee” is formed under the chairmanship of the Chief Executive Officer of the SDGE and with the membership of:

1.    two (2) representatives from the Dubai Police;

2.    a representative from the State Security Authority in Dubai;

3.    a representative from the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority;

4.    a representative from the Roads and Transport Authority;

5.    a representative from the Dubai Municipality;

6.    a representative from the Security Industry Regulatory Agency;

7.    a representative from the Dubai Electronic Security Centre; and

8.    a representative from the SDGE.

b.    The representatives of the entities referred to in paragraph (a) of this Article will be nominated by the officials in charge of these entities. These representatives must be experienced and specialised in the fields that are relevant to the work of the Committee.

Objectives of the Committee

Article (3)

The Committee will have the following objectives:

1.    to enhance the capabilities of competent entities in the Emirate to act with a high level of efficiency, effectiveness, and professionalism in dealing with all matters related to the security of individuals and the community;

2.    establish an integrated security system by using modern and advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence technology, to predict and proactively respond to incidents; and

3.    contribute to improvement of the quality and efficiency of services in the Emirate by providing accurate and reliable data to support the decision-making process.

Functions of the Committee

Article (4)

For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the Committee will have the duties and powers to:

1.    prepare an action plan to implement the strategy of the Project in line with the Dubai Strategic Plan, submit it to the Director General for approval, and supervise its implementation;

2.    consider the technical, security, and operational requirements, and the finances required, for implementing the Project with a high level of efficiency and professionalism; and submit the same to the Director General for approval;

3.    develop the policies and work processes that support the implementation of the Project in an efficient and effective manner; and submit the same to the Director General for approval;

4.    develop Project-related policies on the use of security analysis systems and security artificial intelligence to serve the interests of all strategic partners in the government and private sectors; and submit the same to the Director General for approval;

5.    ensure that the Project is implemented in accordance with the set plans; is aligned with the Government priorities and orientations; and achieves its approved objectives;

6.    follow up the implementation of the Project; monitor its progress and completion phases; make the recommendations required for overcoming any challenges that may be encountered in any of the Project phases; and submit such recommendations to the Director General to issue the relevant directives as he deems appropriate;

7.    propose the indicators required to measure performance by the Committee in implementing the Project; review the outcomes of these indicators; issue directives on the appropriate measures and solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the implementation; and submit the same to the Director General for approval;

8.    form advisory committees, sub-committees, and work teams to assist it in performing its duties pursuant to the resolutions issued by the Chairman in this respect. These resolutions must determine the duties, powers, and terms of reference of the said committees and work teams, and any other relevant matters;

9.    submit to the Director General periodic reports which include its recommendations and proposals on the implementation of the Project, the outcomes of the work and achievements of the Committee, and the difficulties and challenges faced by the Committee, in preparation for submission of the same to the Executive Council to issue the relevant directives as it deems appropriate; and

10.  exercise any other duties or powers related to the Project, as assigned to it by the Director General.

Functions of the Chairman

Article (5)

The Chairman will have the duties and powers to:

1.    assume leadership and provide guidance, with a view to ensuring the achievement of the objectives of the Committee and effective and efficient performance of its functions;

2.    convoke, and approve the agendas of, the ordinary and extraordinary meetings of the Committee;

3.    preside over and manage meetings in a manner that ensures effective contribution of the Committee Members through providing their opinions, suggestions, and recommendations on the matters referred to them;

4.    supervise the performance by Committee Members of their duties, and establish effective communication between Committee Members and concerned parties from outside of the Committee;

5.    assign to Committee Members any work or duties within the scope of achieving the objectives and performing the functions of the Committee in an effective and efficient manner; and

6.    perform any other duties assigned to him by the Director General.

Rapporteur of the Committee

Article (6)

a.    A rapporteur will be appointed to the Committee by the Chairman.

b.    The Committee rapporteur will have the duties to:

1.    prepare the Committee meeting agendas in accordance with the rules approved by the Chairman in this respect, and notify Committee Members of the same within sufficient time prior to meetings;

2.    send invitations to Committee Members to attend its meetings;

3.    draft minutes of Committee meetings, have them signed by the Committee Members, and submit the same to the Chairman for approval;

4.    verify that the quorums of Committee meetings are present, and inform the Chairman of the same;

5.    coordinate with the office of the Chief Executive Officer of the SDGE to follow up the implementation of the resolutions, recommendations, and directives of the Committee;

6.    provide all the administrative support required to enable the Committee to perform its duties under this Resolution; and

7.    perform any other duties assigned to him by the Chairman.

Meetings of the Committee

Article (7)

a.    The Committee will be convened at the invitation of the Chairman at least once every three (3) months, or where necessary, at the time and place determined by the Chairman.

b.    At its first meeting, the Committee will elect a vice chairman, who will act as the Chairman where the Chairman is absent or becomes incapable of performing his duties.

c.     Committee meetings will be valid if attended by the majority of its Members, provided that the Chairman or vice chairman is in attendance.

d.    The Committee will pass its resolutions and recommendations by majority vote of attending Members; and in the event of a tie, the chair of the meeting will have a casting vote.

e.    Recommendations and resolutions of the Committee will be recorded in minutes of meetings signed by the chair of the meeting and attending Members.

f.      The Committee may invite experts and specialists to its meetings, as it deems appropriate, to assist it in exercising its duties and powers under this Resolution. These experts and specialists will not have a vote in the deliberations of the Committee.

Governance of the Committee

Article (8)

The above-mentioned Decree No. (28) of 2015, or any other superseding legislation, applies to the management of the meetings of the Committee, to the confidentiality of information, and to the duties of the Chairman and Members of the Committee.

Providing Administrative Support

Article (9)

The SDGE will provide the Committee with administrative and technical support to enable it to perform its duties under this Resolution.

Cooperation with the Committee

Article (10)

All Government Entities and other entities concerned with the Project in the Emirate must fully cooperate with the Committee and its advisory committees, sub-committees, and work teams; and provide any data, information, statistics, and documents as requested and deemed necessary by the Committee to enable it to perform its duties under this Resolution.

Issuing Implementing Resolutions

Article (11)

Without prejudice to the powers vested in the Director General under this Resolution, the Chairman will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions of this Resolution.

Commencement and Publication

Article (12)

This Resolution comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Crown Prince of Dubai

Chairman of the Executive Council

Issued in Dubai on 14 September 2021

Corresponding to 7 Safar 1443 A.H.



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[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.