Article (6)
The form of a Council/ Board or a Committee will be determined based on its role as follows:
a. Supreme Councils/ Boards and Committees: Each of these Councils/ Boards and Committees will
have a supervisory role and will be established or formed in the Emirate or for a specific sector
therein to undertake the following:
1. developing and supervising the general policy and strategic orientation of specific sectors or
certain matters;
2. developing the strategic plans for achieving the objectives for which it is established or formed,
and devise the action plans required for ensuring the implementation of the approved policies
and strategies;
3. promoting and enhancing the performance of the sector or matter it supervises;
4. proposing the policies and legislation that ensure the achievement of the desired objectives
and the performance of its functions;
5. forming work teams and sub-committees to assist it in performing its duties, approving their
terms of reference, and following up their work; and
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6. performing any other duties stipulated in the legislation establishing or regulating it.
b. Advisory Committees: Each of these Committees will have a supervisory role and will be formed in
the Emirate or at a Government Entity to undertake the following:
1. providing support and advice to the Government or the Government Entity on all matters
related to its strategic plans, policies, and legislation that fall within the Committee’s scope of
work;
2. conducting the necessary research and studies, and providing technical information on the
matters assigned to it;
3. proposing the appropriate solutions for the issues and challenges referred to it, and submitting
the relevant recommendations on the same to the concerned entities; and
4. performing any other duties stipulated in the legislation establishing or regulating it.
c. Coordinating Committees: Each of these Committees will have a coordinating role and will be
formed in the Emirate to undertake the following:
1. developing integrated work plans and procedures for coordination between the concerned
entities with a view to ensuring effective performance of their respective roles and adopting a
shared vision for achieving the desired objectives;
2. establishing effective communication and consultation channels amongst the concerned
entities with a view to efficiently and effectively achieving the desired objectives;
3. achieving integration and cooperation amongst the concerned entities on the development
initiatives and proposals, and on sharing experiences and exchanging expertise;
4. proposing appropriate solutions for the issues and challenges referred to it, and submitting the
relevant recommendations on the same to the concerned entities; and
5. performing any other duties stipulated in the legislation establishing it or regulating its work.
d. Boards of Directors: Each of these Boards will have a supervisory role and will be formed at a
Government Entity to undertake the following:
1. providing the strategic orientation and developing the general policies of its Government Entity,
undertaking general supervision of its work, and ensuring the achievement of its objectives and
the effectiveness of its institutional governance;
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2. reviewing and approving the strategic and operational plans related to the work, activities,
objectives, and supporting policies of its Government Entity; supervising their proper
implementation; and conducting periodic reviews thereof;
3. nominating the Head of Government Entity and presenting the nomination to the Competent
Authority for approval, where the legislation establishing or regulating the Government Entity
is silent on the appointment process;
4. evaluating the performance of the Head of Government Entity based on the key performance
indicators, and his approved performance plan;
5. providing counsel and guidance to the Head of Government Entity;
6. reviewing reports on the work, activities, and achievements of its Government Entity, including
annual reports, financial reports, and performance reports;
7. approving the draft annual budgets and financial statements of its Government Entity, and
submitting the same to the competent entities in the Emirate for final approval;
8. appointing, dismissing, and determining the remuneration of, external auditors; and reviewing
the reports and notes submitted by these auditors at the end of each financial year;
9. overseeing the design, development, and implementation of effective general frameworks for
risk management, business continuity, and internal audit;
10. supervising the effective implementation of the principles, systems, and practices of good
governance;
11. promoting institutional values and professional conduct and ethics, and ensuring compliance
with the code of conduct;
12. reviewing and approving the organisational structure of its Government Entity, and presenting
the same to the competent entities in the Emirate for final approval;
13. submitting annual reports and performance reports to the Executive Council through the
General Secretariat;
14. forming work teams and sub-committees to assist it in performing its duties, approving their
respective terms of reference, and following up their work;
15. ensuring full compliance by its Government Entity with the applicable legislation;
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16. ensuring the implementation of an effective strategy for communication with the community
and all stakeholders, reflecting commitment to the principles of transparency and accountability;
and
17. performing any other duties stipulated in the legislation establishing it or regulating its work.
e. Boards of Trustees: Each of these Boards will have a supervisory role and will be formed at an
academic or a charitable Government Entity, at a Government Entity responsible for granting
awards, or a similar Government Entity to perform the duties of Boards of Directors stipulated in
paragraph (d) of this Article.
Appointment of Chairmen and Members
