Law
No. (14) of 2024
Concerning
the
Supreme
Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai[1]
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We,
Mohammed
bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After perusal of:
Law No. (32) of 2015 Concerning the Official Gazette of the
Government of Dubai;
Law No. (8) of 2013 Concerning Human Resource Management of
Directors General in the Government of Dubai;
Law No. (1) of 2016 Concerning the Financial Regulations of
the Government of Dubai, its Implementing Bylaw, and their amendments;
Law No. (8) of 2016 Regulating the Grant of Law Enforcement
Capacity in the Government of Dubai and its Implementing Bylaw;
Law No. (8) of 2021 Concerning Human Resources Management of
Executive Directors/ Chief Executive Officers in the Government of Dubai;
Law No. (26) of 2023 Concerning the Executive Council of the
Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (23) of 2014 Establishing the Supreme Legislation
Committee in the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (1) of 2023 Concerning Governance of the
Councils/ Boards and Committees Affiliated to the Government of Dubai;
Executive Council Resolution No. (12) of 2014 Approving the
Terms of Reference of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of
Dubai; and
Executive Council Resolution No. (110) of 2023 Forming the
Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai,
Do
hereby issue this Law.
This Law will be cited as "Law No.
(14) of 2024 Concerning the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of
Dubai".
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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UAE: |
The United Arab Emirates. |
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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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Executive Council: |
The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. |
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SLC: |
The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate
regulated pursuant to this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof. |
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Chairman: |
The chairman of the SLC. |
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Secretary General: |
The secretary general of the SLC. |
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General Secretariat: |
The general secretariat of the SLC. |
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Government Entity: |
Any of the Government departments; public agencies
and corporations; Government councils; public authorities, including the
authorities supervising special development zones and free zones; other
public entities affiliated to the Government; or private entities in charge
of implementing the Legislation in force in the Emirate. |
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Legislation: |
This includes the laws, decrees, resolutions,
bylaws, and instructions issued by the competent authority in the Emirate, which
set forth general, impersonal rules that are binding on those to whom they
apply. |
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Legislative Compliance: |
The systems and procedures established by the SLC to
ensure effective oversight for the proper implementation of Legislation;
support the development of the Legislation in force in the Emirate; verify
the adequacy of legislative provisions in achieving the desired goals and
objectives of Legislation; and ensure that Government Entities have taken all
the regulatory actions and developed the measures required for the implementation
and enforcement of the Legislation. This is done in a manner that establishes
accountability for the implementation of Legislation, ensures the Legislation
in force carries valid evidentiary value, and minimises instances of
non-compliance and the legal claims arising in relation thereto. |
The provisions of this Law apply to the
Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai established pursuant the above-mentioned Decree No. (23) of 2014 as a
Government Entity having legal personality and the legal capacity required to
achieve its objectives and perform its functions under this Law, the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in force in the
Emirate. The SLC is affiliated to the Chairman of the Executive Council.
The
head office of the SLC will be located in the Emirate.
The SLC will have the following
objectives:
1.
to
regulate
Legislation-making process in the Emirate through
establishing enabling frameworks, principles, methodologies, procedures, and
guidelines that align with its stages, ensuring its success, effectiveness, and
the achievement of its objectives;
2.
to
develop
a participatory, integrated, and coherent legislative ecosystem that keeps pace
with ongoing changes and developments, while anticipating future needs;
3.
to
develop
balanced and enduring Legislation that supports the Emirate’s vision and
sustainable development plans; and contributes to the implementation of the
Government’s strategic plans, policies, initiatives, and programmes across all
sectors;
4.
to
contribute
to achieving consistency and coherence between federal legislation and local
Legislation, as well as alignment with the Emirate’s strategic plans and strategic
directions;
5.
to
standardise
the proper implementation of the Legislation in force in the Emirate to ensure
the achievement of its intended objectives and purposes;
6.
to
enhance
the legal awareness of those responsible for implementing the Legislation in
force in the Emirate, as well as among those to whom it applies; and
7.
to
develop a transparent and reliable platform for publishing the Legislation in
force in the Emirate, along with the explanatory notes, and legal advice and
opinions issued by the SLC through its General Secretariat.
a.
The
SLC
is the official entity in the Emirate vested with jurisdiction over all matters
related to Legislation and international treaties and conventions, memoranda of
understanding, and cooperation agreements that the Government or Government
Entities intend to conclude with external entities. Its responsibilities also
encompass issuing explanatory notes on the Legislation in force, providing
legal advice and opinions, ensuring Legislative Compliance, and representing
the Government and Government Entities in all matters concerning federal
legislation as well as international treaties and conventions.
b.
For
the purpose of achieving its objectives, the SLC has the duties
and powers to:
1.
approve the legislative policies and
strategies conducive to achieving the vision and strategic plans of the
Emirate, and submit the same to the Executive Council for final approval;
2.
approve the general policy and
strategic plans of the SLC, along with the initiatives, programmes, and
projects relevant to achieving its objectives; and supervise their
implementation by the General Secretariat;
3.
approve the annual legislative plan
of the Emirate, including its performance indicators; and oversee the plan’s implementation;
4.
approve the final version of draft
legislation prior to its final approval by the competent issuing authority;
5.
determine, in coordination with the
General Secretariat of the Executive Council and other concerned entities, the
disputes that may arise among Government Entities regarding proposed draft
legislation. The decisions issued by the SLC in respect of these disputes will
be final and binding on all parties;
6.
determine,
from a legal perspective and in coordination with the General Secretariat of
the Executive
Council and other concerned entities, the disputes that may arise among
Government Entities in respect of the functions legally vested in them under applicable
Legislation. The decisions issued by the SLC in respect of these disputes will
be final and binding on all parties;
7.
review
the Terms of Reference of the SLC and General Secretariat, and submit proposals
and recommendations for their update and development to the Chairman to issue
the relevant directives as he deems appropriate;
8.
form
technical
committees comprising members of legal officers and experts from amongst the
SLC Members, the employees of the General Secretariat or other Government
Entities, or other experts to assist the SLC in performing its functions under
this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in
force in the Emirate;
9.
conduct technical supervision of the work of the General
Secretariat and monitor its performance of the functions assigned to it under
this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in
force in the Emirate;
10. submit periodic reports on its
duties to the Chairman to issue the relevant directives as he deems
appropriate;
11. approve the procedures required to
establish effective communication and consultation channels with Government
Entities concerned with reviewing Legislation, and with various individual
stakeholders and segments of society; and
12. exercise any other duties or powers
assigned to it by the Ruler, the Chairman of the Executive Council, or the
Chairman.
c.
The
SLC may delegate any of its functions under this Law
and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof to the Chairman, a committee comprising
SLC Members, or the Secretary General, provided that such delegation is
specific and in writing.
The work of the SLC and the General
Secretariat will be governed by the Terms of Reference approved pursuant to a
resolution of the Chairman. These Terms of Reference will regulate all matters
related to the SLC functions, including local Legislation, federal legislation,
international treaties and conventions, memoranda of understanding, cooperation
agreements that the Government or Government Entities intend to conclude with
external entities, explanatory notes on the Legislation in force, legal advice
and opinions, Legislative Compliance, and all other functions assigned to the
SLC and the General Secretariat under this Law, the resolutions issued in
pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in force in the Emirate. The Terms of
Reference must specify the roles, responsibilities, requirements, and
procedures necessary to enable the SLC and the General Secretariat to
effectively and efficiently perform their functions.
a.
The
General
Secretariat serves as the executive body of the SLC and is responsible to the
Chairman for the performance of its functions under this Law, the resolutions
issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in force in the Emirate. The
functions of the General Secretariat specifically encompass all matters related
to local Legislation and federal legislation; memoranda of understanding;
external cooperation agreements; international treaties and conventions; the
issuance of explanatory notes on the Legislation in force; legal advice and
opinions; and Legislative Compliance.
b.
For
the purpose
of achieving the SLC's objectives, the General Secretariat will have the
duties, powers, and responsibilities to:
1.
consider and review, in terms of form and
content, the draft legislation proposed by the Government and Government
Entities to ensure compliance with the UAE Constitution, consistency with
applicable federal legislation and local Legislation, clarity of provisions, enforceability,
and alignment with the Emirate's strategic plan; provide opinion and advice
regarding such a draft; review legal comments received on the same; and prepare
and approve the final version of the draft legislation;
2.
propose
and recommend amendments and updates to be made from time to time to the
Legislation in force in the Emirate, as needed to ensure alignment with future
developments and changes, with a view to fulfilling the requirements of the
comprehensive and sustainable development plans approved by the Ruler or the
Executive Council;
3.
represent
the Emirate in the committees and work teams formed to review and draft proposed
federal legislation; and give opinion on the same, in
coordination with the concerned entities in the Emirate;
4.
issue
and publish
explanatory notes on the local Legislation in force in the Emirate in accordance
with the legislative interpretation rules and conditions adopted by the SLC.
These explanatory notes, inclusive of the interpretation of the provisions of
such Legislation, will be binding on all persons and will have the same force
of law as the Legislation being interpreted;
5.
provide
legal opinion and advice with respect to the inquiries submitted to the General
Secretariat by the Government or Government Entities. These opinions and
advice, inclusive of the cases, measures, and procedures stated therein, will
be binding strictly to the extent of the facts presented;
6.
verify
proper
implementation by the concerned entities of the Legislation in force in the
Emirate under their mandate; monitor their implementation of such Legislation
in coordination with other concerned entities; verify the achievement of the
intended objectives of such Legislation; prepare periodic reports on
Legislative Compliance; and submit the same to the Chairman to issue the
relevant directives as he deems appropriate;
7.
conduct
impact assessment of Legislation in accordance with the policies, regulations,
and guidelines adopted by the General Secretariat; and submit the relevant
necessary reports to the SLC and the Executive Council;
8.
represent
the Emirate in the Committees formed to review and negotiate international conventions and treaties to which the
UAE is a party or an acceding party; and give opinion on the same, in
coordination with the concerned entities in the Emirate or the competent
federal entities, as the case may be;
9.
review
cooperation
agreements and memoranda of understanding to which the Emirate is a party or
which the Government or Governmental Entities intend to conclude with external
entities; participate, where required, in the relevant negotiations; and provide
opinions thereon prior to acceding to, signing, or ratifying them;
10. maintain the originals of all
Legislation issued by the Ruler, the Chairman of the Executive Council, or the
Deputies of the Ruler;
11. oversee the grant of law
enforcement capacity to employees of Government Entities and non-government
entities, as well as members of the community authorised to record the acts
committed in breach of the provisions of the Legislation in force in the
Emirate; and
12. exercise any other duties or powers
related to achieving the objectives of the SLC, as assigned to the General
Secretariat by the Ruler or the Chairman of the Executive Council or delegated
to it by the Chairman or the SLC.
c.
In
addition to the functions assigned to it under this
Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in force
in the Emirate, the General Secretariat will:
1.
issue
and manage
the Official Gazette of the Government on the SLC digital platform;
2.
translate into English the Legislation, the
translation of which is determined as significant by the General Secretariat,
and publish it through the means it deems appropriate;
3.
establish
a comprehensive database to compile, preserve, and document copies of Legislation
issued by heads of Government Entities, as well as the international treaties,
conventions, memoranda of understanding, and cooperation agreements to which
the Emirate, the Government, or any Government Entity is a party or an acceding
party;
4.
develop
and deliver professional programmes, training courses, and knowledge-transfer
workshops to promote sound
legal understanding of the Legislation in force in the Emirate; and
5.
provide
any
other services assigned to it under the relevant resolutions approved by the
Chairman.
The SLC and the General Secretariat
will perform their technical functions within the areas falling under their
mandate pursuant to this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and
other Legislation in force in the Emirate, with full independence, and in a
manner that promotes collaboration and synergy with other Government Entities to
achieve their intended objectives. No entity may
interfere with the work of the SLC or the General Secretariat, or in the performance
of their functions, in any manner whatsoever.
In performing their functions under
this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in
force in the Emirate, the SLC and the General Secretariat must comply with the
following rules:
1.
striking a balance between
considerations of justice and equality, on the one hand, and the exigencies of public
interest, on the other;
2.
adhering to the principles of
legality, impartiality, justice, equality, inclusiveness, clarity, and appropriateness;
3.
creating an optimal legislative and
legal framework to regulate various aspects of life and empower the Government
apparatus of the Emirate to perform its mandated functions across all sectors;
4.
safeguarding the higher interests of
the community; protecting public funds; precluding abuse of power; and
preventing the evasion of public obligations;
5.
ensuring that, in performing their functions,
they have a positive impact, adhere to the standards of transparency and
integrity, work in synergy with others, and minimise conflict and duplication;
6.
supporting, representing, and
protecting the interests of the Emirate, the Government, and Government
Entities during the review of draft federal legislation, cooperation
agreements, memoranda of understanding, and international treaties and
conventions, all with the aim of preserving secured accomplishments;
7.
engaging the concerned Government
Entities, non-government entities, and community members in the review of draft
federal legislation and draft local legislation, in line with approved policies
and at the discretion of the SLC and the General Secretariat, to enable the SLC
to achieve its objectives and perform its functions under this Law, the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in force in the
Emirate;
8.
responding with agility to current
and future variables; and
9.
complying with any other rules
prescribed pursuant to the relevant resolutions issued by the Chairman, upon
the recommendation of the SLC or the Secretary General.
a.
For
the purpose of enabling the SLC to achieve its objectives, while
ensuring its operational independence, and supporting the General Secretariat
in performing its duties and functions under this Law, the resolutions issued
in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in force in the Emirate, a
Government Entity must:
1.
present
to
the General Secretariat draft legislation that imposes obligations on persons to
whom it applies, for review in terms of form and substance, prior to its approval
by the Competent Authority;
2.
provide
the General Secretariat with all the Legislation issued by the Government
Entity, within no later than ten (10) working days of its issuance, for review
and audit of its provisions prior to publication in the Official Gazette,
documentation, and archiving;
3.
fully
cooperate
with the General Secretariat and provide it, within the time frame it
prescribes, with the documents, data, information, statistics, and studies it
requests and deems necessary for the performance of its functions under this
Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in force
in the Emirate;
4.
provide
the
General Secretariat, within the time frame it prescribes, with its comments,
suggestions, and feedback on the drafts of local legislation and federal legislation,
cooperation agreements, memoranda of understanding, international treaties and
conventions, Legislative Compliance reports, and any other matters on which the
comments, suggestions, and feedback of Government Entities are solicited;
5.
comply
with and implement all instruments issued by the SLC and the General
Secretariat, in particular explanatory notes on the Legislation in force; legal
advice and opinions; and Legislative Compliance reports; and
6.
fulfil
any other
obligations
determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Chairman.
b.
Where
a Government
Entity fails to fulfil the obligations prescribed by paragraph (a) of this
Article, the General Secretariat will, in coordination with the concerned
entities, take any of the following actions:
1.
prepare
a report specifying that the Government Entity has failed to meet the
Legislative Compliance indicator set out in the key performance indicators
adopted across the Government, and submit the same to the Chairman to issue the
relevant directives as he deems appropriate;
2.
complete the procedures related to the draft
federal legislation or draft local legislation on which the Government Entity
has failed to provide its comments or suggestions, after the expiry of the
specified time frame;
3.
submit
a report to the Chairman and the SLC on the non-compliant Government Entity, to
issue the relevant directives; and/ or
4.
take
any other
action approved by the relevant resolution of the Chairman.
The SLC will have the following organisational levels:
1.
the Chairman;
2.
the SLC; and
3.
the General Secretariat.
a.
A
Chairman
will be appointed to the SLC pursuant to a decree of the Ruler.
b.
The
Chairman
will be directly responsible to the Ruler for performing the duties and
functions assigned to him under this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof, and other Legislation in force in the Emirate. The Chairman will
undertake the general supervision of the SLC and ensure the achievement of its
objectives and the performance of its functions under this Law, the resolutions
issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in force in the Emirate. In
particular, the Chairman will have the duties and powers to:
1.
assume leadership and provide
guidance, with a view to ensuring the efficient and effective performance of
the functions assigned to the SLC;
2.
preside over and manage the meetings
of the SLC in a manner that ensures effective contribution of the SLC Members
through providing their opinions, suggestions, and recommendations on the
matters referred to them;
3.
approve the general policy and
strategic plans of the SLC, along with the initiatives, programmes, and
projects that are relevant to achieving its objectives;
4.
approve the draft annual budget and
Financial Statements of the SLC prior to submission by the General Secretariat
to the competent entities in the Emirate for final approval;
5.
approve the organisational structure
of the General Secretariat;
6.
approve the resolutions and bylaws regulating
the administrative, financial, and technical work of the SLC and the General
Secretariat, including the human resources regulations of the General
Secretariat; and
7.
exercise any other duties or powers
assigned to the Chairman under the Legislation in force in the Emirate or
related to achieving the objectives of the SLC, as assigned to the Chairman by
the Ruler or the Chairman of the Executive Council.
c.
The
vice
chairman will exercise the duties and powers assigned to him by the Chairman,
and will perform all the functions of the Chairman where the Chairman is absent
or his position falls vacant for any reason whatsoever.
d.
The
Chairman may delegate any of his powers under this Law, the resolutions issued
in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in force in the
Emirate to the vice chairman, the SLC, or the Secretary General, provided that
such delegation is specific and in writing.
a.
The
SLC will be comprised of a Chairman, vice chairman, and a number of experienced,
competent, and specialised Members. The number of the SLC Members,
including the Chairman, vice chairman, and Secretary General, may not be less
than five (5). Members of the SLC will be appointed pursuant to a decree of the
Ruler for a renewable term of three (3) years.
b.
The
SLC Members will be directly responsible to the Chairman for achieving the
SLC’s objectives, and for enabling it to exercise its duties and powers under
this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in
force in the Emirate.
a.
The
SLC will be convened at the invitation of the Chairman, or the vice chairman
where the Chairman is absent, at least once every two (2) months or
where necessary, at the time and place determined by the chair of the meeting.
b.
Meetings of the SLC will be valid if attended
by the majority of its Members, provided that the Chairman or vice chairman is
in attendance.
c.
The
SLC will pass its resolutions and recommendations by
majority vote of the attending Members; and in the event of a tie, the chair of
the meeting will have a casting vote.
d.
SLC resolutions and recommendations
will be recorded in minutes of meetings signed by the chair of the meeting and
attending Members.
e.
For the purpose of performing its
duties under this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, the SLC
may, as it deems appropriate, seek the assistance of experts and specialists,
provided that they do not have a vote in its deliberations.
f.
A Rapporteur will be appointed to
the SLC by the Secretary General from amongst the General Secretariat
employees. The Rapporteur will:
1.
prepare the SLC agendas in
coordination with the Chairman and Secretary General;
2.
send invitations to SLC Members to
attend SLC meetings, as well as to the experts and specialists whose attendance
is deemed appropriate;
3.
record minutes of meetings, and
submit the same to the attending Members in preparation for final approval by
the chair of the meeting;
4.
follow up on the implementation of
the resolutions and recommendations of the SLC; and
5.
perform any other duties assigned to
him by the Chairman or the Secretary General.
a.
SLC Members, the Secretary General and his assistants, and all
other employees of the General Secretariat must not, during or after their
term of membership in the SLC or their term of service with the General
Secretariat, disclose or divulge any written or verbal information which is
confidential in nature or pursuant to any Legislation in force, unless they
obtain a prior relevant permission from the Chairman or his authorised
representative. In particular, they must not:
1.
copy, retrieve, transfer, or disclose
any information, facts, or documents to which they have access in the course of
performing their duties;
2.
use the information to which they
have access in the course of performing their duties for unauthorised purposes;
3.
misuse the information they obtain
in the course of their membership in the SLC or employment with the General
Secretariat; or
4.
allow any unauthorised person to
access information or documents related to their work.
b.
Upon expiry of the membership of the
SLC Members, and upon termination of the service of the Secretary General, his
assistants, or any of the employees of the General Secretariat, they must
return all documents, papers, files, materials, tapes, discs, software, or
other property of the Government, Government Entities, the SLC, or the General
Secretariat that are in their possession, regardless of whether or not these
contain confidential information.
c.
For purposes of implementation of this
Article, the SLC Members, Secretary General, his assistants, and the employees
of the General Secretariat must sign the confidentiality and non-disclosure
undertaking on the relevant form prescribed by the SLC.
Subject to the provisions of Articles
(7), (14), (15), and (16) of this Law, the provisions of the above-mentioned
Decree No. (1) of 2023 and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof apply to
all matters related to the governance of the SLC; the procedures for managing
its meetings; the duties of its Chairman and Members; and other matters related
to its governance.
a.
The
SLC
will have a General Secretariat comprised of the Secretary General, one or more
assistant secretaries general, and an adequate number of legal advisors, and
legal and administrative employees.
The above-mentioned Law No. (8) of 2021 and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof will apply to the assistant secretaries general.
c.
The
employment
rights and obligations of the employees of the General Secretariat will be
determined by the human resources regulation approved by the Chairman for this
purpose.
a.
The
Secretary
General will be appointed pursuant to a decree issued by the Ruler, upon the
recommendation of the Chairman.
b.
The
above-mentioned Law No. (8) of 2013 and the
resolutions issued in pursuance thereof will apply to the Secretary General.
c.
The
Secretary
General will be directly responsible to the Chairman for exercising the duties
and powers assigned to him under this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof, and other Legislation in force in the Emirate. The Secretary General
will undertake general supervision of the General Secretariat and ensure that
it performs its duties and functions under this Law, the resolutions issued in
pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in force in the Emirate. In particular,
the Secretary General will have the duties and powers to:
1.
develop the general policy and
strategic plans of the SLC, along with the initiatives, programmes, and
projects that are relevant to achieving its objectives; and submit the same to
the SLC for approval in preparation for final approval by the Chairman;
2.
follow up on the implementation of
the resolutions and recommendations issued by the SLC; prepare the relevant reports;
and present these reports to the SLC, where required;
3.
supervise the documentation of the
resolutions and recommendations issued by the SLC, in accordance with the
procedures he approves in this respect;
4.
prepare the draft annual budget and
Financial Statements of the SLC, and submit the same to the Chairman for
approval;
5.
prepare the organisational structure
of the General Secretariat, and submit it to the Chairman for approval;
6.
draft the resolutions, bylaws and
regulations governing the administrative, financial, and technical work of the
General Secretariat, including human resources regulations; and submit the same
to the Chairman for approval;
7.
draft the Terms of Reference of the
SLC governing the matters related to its functions under this Law, the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in force in the
Emirate; and submit the same to the SLC for approval in preparation for final
approval by the Chairman;
8.
approve the methodologies and
guidelines for the legislation-making process and legislative impact
assessment; for issuing explanatory notes on the Legislation in force and legal
advice and opinion memoranda; for optimising the legislative audit of
Government Entities; and for issuing Legislative Compliance reports;
9.
represent the SLC and General
Secretariat before third parties and conclude with the entities concerned with
the work of the SLC and General Secretariat the contracts, agreements,
memoranda of understanding, and cooperation agreements that are conducive to
the achievement of the objectives of the SLC and that enable it to perform its
legal functions;
10. supervise
the work of the General Secretariat and appoint competent and specialised
employees;
11. prepare
periodic reports on the achievements of the General Secretariat, and present
the same to the Chairman and the SLC Members to issue directives in respect
thereof;
12. form
committees and work teams specialised in any of the fields relevant to the
functions of the General Secretariat, and supervise and evaluate the performance
of these committees and work teams;
13. exercise
the functions and powers vested in the Directors General in the Government
under the Legislation in force in the Emirate; and
14. exercise
any other duties or powers stipulated in the Legislation in force in the
Emirate or required for the achievement of the objectives of the SLC, as
assigned to the Secretary General by the Ruler, the Chairman of the Executive Council,
or the Chairman; or delegated to him by the Chairman or SLC Members.
d.
The
Secretary General may delegate any of his functions under this Law, the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other Legislation in
force in the Emirate to any of his assistants or to any of the General
Secretariat employees, provided that such delegation is specific and in
writing.
The
financial resources of the SLC will consist of:
1.
the financial appropriations allocated
to the SLC in the General Budget of the Government;
2.
the fees and charges for the
services provided by the General Secretariat; and
3.
any other resources approved by the
Chairman.
a.
In
managing its accounts and records, the SLC will apply the rules and principles
of government accounting in accordance with the International Public Sector
Accounting Standards.
b.
The Financial Year of the SLC will
commence on 1 January and will end on 31 December of each year.
The Chairman will submit to the
Chairman of the Executive Council periodic reports on the outcomes of the work,
activities, and accomplishments of the SLC; the obstacles it encounters; and
the solutions and proposals recommended by the Chairman.
The Chairman or his authorised
representative will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of
the provisions of this Law.
a.
This
Law
supersedes the above-mentioned Decree No. (23) of 2014 and Executive Council
Resolution No. (12) of 2014.
b.
Any
provision in any other Legislation is hereby repealed to the
extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Law.
c.
The above-mentioned Executive
Council Resolution No. (110) of 2023 will continue in force until the SLC is
formed pursuant to a decree of the Ruler as stipulated in Article (14) hereof.
d.
The resolutions, regulations,
bylaws, and guidelines issued in implementation of the above-mentioned Decree
No. (23) of 2014 and Executive Council Resolution No. (12) of 2014 will
continue in force to the extent that they do not contradict the provisions of
this Law, until new superseding resolutions, regulations, bylaws, and guidelines
are issued.
This Law 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 4 September 2024
Corresponding
to 1 Rabi al-Awwal 1446 A.H.
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