Decree No. (29) of 2020
Forming the Supreme Committee for Development of
the
Government Sector in the Emirate of Dubai[1]
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We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of
Dubai,
After
perusal of:
Law No. (5)
of 1995 Establishing the Department of Finance;
Law No. (3)
of 2003 Establishing the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai;
Law No. (31)
of 2009 Establishing the Dubai Government Human Resources Department and its
amendments;
Law No. (1)
of 2016 Concerning the Financial Regulations of the Government of Dubai;
Decree No.
(23) of 2014 Establishing the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of
Dubai;
Decree No.
(28) of 2015 Concerning Governance of the Boards and Committees Affiliated to
the Government of Dubai; and
Executive
Council Resolution No. (40) of 2015 Concerning the Functions of the General
Secretariat of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai,
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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Emirate: |
The
Emirate of Dubai. |
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Ruler: |
His
Highness the Ruler of Dubai. |
|
Government: |
The
Government of Dubai. |
|
Executive
Council: |
The
Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. |
|
SCDGS: |
The
Supreme Committee for Development of the Government Sector in the Emirate of
Dubai formed pursuant to this Decree. |
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Chairman: |
The
chairman of the SCDGS. |
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General
Secretariat: |
The general
secretariat of the Executive Council. |
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Government
Entity: |
Any of the
Government departments, public agencies or corporations, Government councils,
public authorities, or similar entities. |
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Project: |
The
Government Sector Development Project. |
Pursuant to
this Decree, a supreme committee named the “Supreme Committee for Development
of the Government Sector in the Emirate of Dubai” is formed under the
chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Deputy Ruler of Dubai; and with the membership of:
1.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmad bin Saeed Al Maktoum, as
vice chairman;
2.
the Secretary General of the Executive Council, as
Member;
3.
the Director General of the Department of Finance,
as Member;
4.
the Director General of the Dubai Government Human
Resources Department, as Member; and
5.
the Secretary General of the Supreme Legislation
Committee in the Emirate of Dubai, as Member.
The SCDGS
will have the following objectives:
1.
to bring into focus the pivotal and key role of
the Government and Government Entities;
2.
to enhance the governance of the Government apparatus of the
Emirate, and approve the restructuring plans of strategic sectors in a manner
that reflects good governance and enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of these sectors;
3.
to develop the Government apparatus of the Emirate;
and increase its efficiency, effectiveness, and agility;
4.
to identify and determine the main duties and
functions of, and enhance coordination among, Government Entities in order to
enhance their efficiency and improve the quality of their services; and
5.
to promote
the efficient use of Government resources, and achieve Government
rationalisation.
For the
purpose of achieving its objectives, the SCDGS will have the duties and powers
to:
1.
approve, under the general supervision of the
Chairman of the Executive Council, the vision and strategic objectives of the
Project;
2.
ensure that the Project is implemented in
accordance with the set plans and is aligned with the Government priorities and
orientations, and that it achieves its approved objectives in this respect;
3.
approve the comprehensive plan of the Project
based on the prescribed implementation phases, including approval of the deliverables and timeline of each phase; the duties
and roles of the sub-committees and work teams formed by the SCDGS; the budgets
allocated for Project implementation; and the relevant deliverables and
recommendations submitted to the SCDGS;
4.
follow up the Project completion, monitor its progress
and completion phases, and issue the necessary directives on the obstacles and difficulties that
may be encountered in any of the Project phases;
5.
review and evaluate the deliverables of each approved phase of the Project, and submit
the final deliverables to the Ruler or his authorised representative for
approval;
6.
ensure the availability of the financial and human
resources, the data, and the information required for the implementation of the
Project in accordance with the approved priorities;
7.
form committees and work teams pursuant to
resolutions issued by the Chairman, which determine the duties, powers, terms of reference,
and all other matters
related to these
committees and work teams;
8.
seek assistance from the experts and specialists
as it deems appropriate, provided that they do not have a vote in its
deliberations;
9.
submit periodic reports on the Project and on its
achieved outcomes to the Chairman of the Executive Council; and
10.
exercise any other duties or powers assigned to it
by the Ruler or the Chairman of the Executive Council.
The SCDGS
will convene at the invitation of the Chairman, or vice chairman where the
Chairman is absent, at the time and place he determines. The SCDGS will pass
its resolutions unanimously or by majority vote of its Members.
a.
A rapporteur will be appointed to the SCDGS by the
Secretary General of the Executive Council from amongst the employees of the
General Secretariat.
b.
The SCDGS rapporteur will have the duties to:
1.
prepare the SCDGS meeting agendas in accordance
with the rules approved by the Chairman in this respect, and notify the SCDGS Members
of the same
within sufficient time prior to meetings;
2.
send invitations to the Members of the SCDGS to
attend its meetings at the time and place determined by the Chairman;
3.
draft minutes of the SCDGS meetings,
have them signed by the SCDGS Members, and submit the same to the Chairman for
approval;
4.
coordinate with the General Secretariat to follow
up the implementation of the resolutions, recommendations, and directives of
the SCDGS; and
5.
perform any other duties assigned to him by the
Chairman.
In
accordance with its functions under the legislation in force, the General
Secretariat will perform all the duties required for facilitating the work of
the SCDGS. In particular, the General Secretariat will:
1.
submit periodic reports to the SCDGS on the
progress of the Project;
2.
seek the assistance of experts and specialists, as
it deems appropriate, to give opinion and advice on technical and specialised
matters referred to the SCDGS;
3.
provide technical, administrative, and secretarial
support to the SCDGS;
4.
conduct technical review of all the matters listed
on the SCDGS meeting agendas, in coordination with the entities represented in
the SCDGS;
and prepare the necessary reports in this respect;
5.
follow up the implementation of the resolutions,
recommendations, and directives of the SCDGS;
6.
follow up the work of the sub-committees and work
teams formed by the Chairman, and submit to the SCDGS the recommendations, observations, and
reports issued by the these
sub-committees and work teams;
7.
follow up the documentation, archiving, and
classification of the paper and electronic documents used by and circulated within the SCDGS; and
8.
perform any other duties assigned to it by the
Chairman or the SCDGS.
In
accordance with its functions under the legislation in force, the Department of
Finance will
perform all the duties required for facilitating the work of the SCDGS. In
particular, the Department of Finance will:
1.
contribute to developing the comprehensive plan of
the Project;
2.
conduct technical review of all the matters listed
on the SCDGS meeting agendas, and provide opinion and advice on financial and
specialised matters referred to the SCDGS;
3.
participate in, and provide support during, the
technical meetings dedicated
to reviewing the financial aspects of the Project, including the planning and implementation of the budget, management of assets, and other technical matters related to the
Project implementation;
4.
implement the resolutions, recommendations, and
directives issued by the SCDGS in respect of matters that fall within the jurisdiction of the Department
of Finance;
5.
develop the guidebooks and templates required for
the implementation of the Project; and
6.
perform any other duties assigned to it by the
Chairman or the SCDGS.
In
accordance with its functions under the legislation in force, the Government of
Dubai Human Resources Department (the “DGHR”) will perform all the
duties required for facilitating the work of the SCDGS. In particular, the DGHR
will:
1.
contribute to developing the comprehensive plan of
the Project;
2.
conduct technical review of all the matters listed
on the SCDGS meeting agendas, and provide opinion and advice on technical and
specialised matters referred to the SCDGS;
3.
participate in, and provide support during, the
technical meetings dedicated
to reviewing aspects of the Project, particularly human resources governance
and planning; evaluation of posts; job load analysis, and other technical
issues related to the Project implementation;
4.
consider the cases that need to be addressed by
terminating the service of some employees due to restructuring, or by developing plans for redistribution of
human resources;
proposing the appropriate solutions to these cases; and submitting the same to the SCDGS for
approval;
5.
implement the resolutions, recommendations, and
directives issued by the SCDGS in respect of the matters that fall within the DGHR jurisdiction;
6.
develop the guidebooks and templates required for
the implementation of the Project; and
7.
perform any other duties assigned to it by the
Chairman or the SCDGS.
In
accordance with its functions under the legislation in force, the Supreme
Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (the “SLC”) will perform
all the duties required for facilitating the work of the SCDGS. In particular,
the SLC will:
1.
contribute to developing the comprehensive plan of
the Project;
2.
conduct technical review of all the matters listed
on the SCDGS meeting agendas, and provide opinion and advice on technical and
specialised matters referred to the SCDGS;
3.
participate in, and provide support during, the
technical meetings dedicated
to reviewing the legislative and legal aspects of the Project, particularly drafting, considering, reviewing, and interpreting
regulatory legislation; preparing
draft legislation on the
implementation of all aspects associated with the Project; reviewing
contracts and agreements, and stating the obligations of the Government and Government Entities with respect to the implementation of the Project; and other
technical matters that are relevant to the implementation of the Project;
4.
consider the legal standing of the Government Entities involved in
the Project; propose the appropriate course of action in respect thereof; and
submit the same to the SCDGS for approval;
5.
implement the resolutions, recommendations, and
directives issued by the SCDGS in respect of the matters that fall within the
SLC jurisdiction;
6.
develop the guidebooks and templates required for
the implementation of the Project; and
7.
perform any other duties assigned to it by the
Chairman or the SCDGS.
For the
purposes of enabling the SCDGS to achieve its objectives and perform its duties
under this Decree and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, all
Government Entities must fully cooperate with the SCDGS and with its
sub-committees and work teams. Government Entities must also provide the data,
information, statistics, and documents as requested and deemed necessary
by the SCDGS for the implementation of the Project; and must give utmost priority to the SCDGS
requests.
The
Department of Finance must provide the financial appropriations required to
enable the SCDGS to perform its duties and functions under this Decree.
The Chairman
will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions of
this Decree.
Any
provision in any other legislation will be repealed to the extent that it
contradicts the provisions of this Decree.
This Decree
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 23 September 2020
Corresponding to 6 Safar
1442 A.H.
©2020 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.