Law No. (21) of 2021
Establishing the Dubai Council[1]
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We, Mohammed
bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After perusal
of:
Law No. (32) of 2009 Establishing the
Executive Office and its amendments,
Do hereby
issue this Law.
This Law will be cited as “Law No. (21)
of 2021 Establishing the Dubai Council”.
The following words and expressions,
wherever mentioned in this Law, will have the meaning indicated opposite each
of them unless the context implies otherwise:
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Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
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Ruler: |
His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. |
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Government: |
The Government of Dubai. |
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DC: |
The Dubai Council. |
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Executive Office: |
The Executive Office regulated pursuant
to the above-mentioned Law No. (32) of 2009 and its amendments. |
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Chairman: |
The chairman of the DC. |
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General Secretariat: |
The general secretariat of the DC. |
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Secretary General: |
The secretary general of the DC. |
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Government Entity: |
Any of the Government departments;
public agencies or corporations; Government authorities or councils; or other
entities affiliated to the Government. |
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Development Pillar: |
A strategic pillar established by the DC. |
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Commissioner General: |
The commissioner general for the
Development Pillar. |
Pursuant to this Law, a council named the
“Dubai Council” is established. The DC will have legal personality and the
legal capacity required to undertake the acts and dispositions that ensure the
achievement of its objectives.
The DC will have the objective to shape
and develop the future development agenda of the Emirate to ensure its global competitiveness,
leadership, and attractiveness through launching and approving major strategic
projects and extraordinary transformation initiatives, with a view to making developmental leaps that
contribute to providing the best quality of life for the citizens, residents,
and visitors of the Emirate.
a.
The DC will determine the future outlook, orientations, and vision
of the Emirate; approve and launch major transformation projects; and exercise any other duties or powers that are
relevant to the achievement of the DC objectives as assigned to it by the
Chairman or either of the two deputy chairmen.
b.
The DC will exercise the duties and powers assigned to it under
this Law or by the Chairman or either of the two deputy chairmen, in accordance
with the relevant terms of reference approved by the Chairman.
a.
The DC will be chaired by the Ruler. Two deputy chairmen and a
number of members will be appointed to the DC pursuant to a decree issued by
the Ruler. Members of the DC must be experienced, competent, and dedicated persons.
b.
Membership of the DC will be for a term of two (2) years, renewable
for the same period.
a.
The DC will convene at the invitation of the Chairman, or either of
the deputy chairmen if the Chairman is absent. The DC meetings will be valid if
attended by the majority of its members, provided that the Chairman or either
of the two deputy chairmen is in attendance.
b.
The first
deputy chairman will act as the Chairman where the Chairman is absent. In case of
absence of both the Chairman and the first deputy chairman, the second
deputy chairman will act as the Chairman.
a. Each Development Pillar will be supervised by a Commissioner General
appointed pursuant to a resolution of the Chairman.
b. A Development Pillar will involve a number of
Government Entities specified pursuant to the resolution appointing its Commissioner General.
c. A Commissioner General will manage and undertake the general supervision of each Development Pillar and will seek to elevate it to the highest international
levels. The
Commissioner General will also exercise the duties and powers stipulated in the resolution appointing him and those assigned to him by the Chairman or
either of the deputy chairmen.
Commissioners General will serve under the direct supervision of the two deputy
chairmen, who will supervise and follow up the overall performance of
Development Pillars.
The two deputy chairmen will also supervise the transformation projects and action plans of the Development Pillars; and will supervise and evaluate the
performance of the managers of these projects.
a.
The Executive Office will serve as the General Secretariat of the DC and will provide the DC with the support
required for performing its duties. This includes the provision of administrative and technical
support services; making arrangements for holding meetings; preparing,
documenting, and following up the implementation of, resolutions and
recommendations; conducting research and studies on the matters referred to it
by the DC; and coordinating with the concerned Government Entities and other
entities in respect of implementing the policies and projects approved by the DC.
b.
The Chairman of the Executive Office, or his authorised
representative, will act as the Secretary General. The Secretary General will
undertake general supervision of the performance by the General Secretariat of
its duties to support the DC and enable it to achieve its objectives; and will
exercise any other duties or powers assigned to him by the Chairman or either
of the deputy chairmen.
The Chairman, or any of deputy chairmen as authorised by the Chairman, will issue the
resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions of this Law.
Any provision in any other legislation is
hereby repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Law.
This Law comes into force on the day on
which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette.
Mohammed bin Rashid
Al Maktoum
Ruler of Dubai
Issued in Dubai on 18 November 2021
Corresponding to
13 Rabi al-Thani 1443 A.H.
©2022 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.