Article (5)
The DRC is the competent official entity exclusively authorised to represent the
Emirate in all matters related to Resilience and Incidents before NCEMA, the
competent entities within and outside of the Emirate, and international organisations.
For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the DRC will, under the supervision and
guidance of the SCCDM, have the duties and powers to:
1. prepare and develop, in coordination with the Executive Committee and the
Concerned Entities in the Emirate, the Resilience plan, supporting policies,
strategic plans, and general framework for Resilience in the Emirate; and submit
the same to the SCCDM for approval in preparation for final approval by the
Executive Council;
2. measure performance indicators and monitor the progress achieved in the
implementation of the approved plans and programmes; and submit the necessary
periodic and annual reports on these plans and programmes to the SCCDM to issue
the relevant directives as it deems appropriate;
3. determine the priorities for the approved initiatives and programmes, and
redistribute and implement them, in coordination with the Concerned Entities in
the Emirate, in line with the prevailing circumstances of Incidents occurring in the
Emirate; and submit the same to the SCCDM for approval;
4. manage the central operations platform and establish the necessary electronic
links with the Concerned Entities in the Emirate in a manner that enables the
achievement of the DRC’s objectives, and to efficiently and effectively perform its
assigned duties;
5. enter into partnerships and cooperate with local, regional, and international
entities specialised in areas related to the work of the DRC, as well as with the
Private Sector; and coordinate with these entities on all matters related to
achieving the DRC's objectives and enabling the SCCDM, the Executive Committee,
and the SCCDM's sub-committees and work teams to implement their approved
plans and programmes and perform their duties;
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6. collect data from the Concerned Entities and analyse it with a view to preparing
studies and forecasts as a preliminary step to developing the plans and scenarios
required to address Incidents and ensure effective Response. Data must be
collected and analysed in accordance with the legislation in force;
7. assess, in coordination with the Concerned Entities, the readiness of the Emirate's
infrastructure and other facilities to withstand various Incidents;
8. evaluate the Emirate's needs for resources, facilities, machinery, equipment, and
other requirements necessary for managing various Incidents, ensuring the ability
to respond to them effectively and efficiently;
9. classify and evaluate Incidents; and develop Incident Preparedness, Response,
management, and Recovery plans and scenarios, in coordination with the
Executive Committee, the SCCDM's sub-committees and work teams, and the
Concerned Entities in the Emirate;
10. maintain a Risk and Threat Register for the Emirate, in coordination with the
Executive Committee; regularly update it; and submit it to the SCCDM for approval;
11. maintain and regularly update a register for recording the names of
representatives from the entities responsible for addressing Incidents; and provide
training to these representatives, including official spokespersons, coordinators,
negotiators, and other officials, on addressing these Incidents;
12. establish a unified early warning regulation for the Emirate and submit the same
to the SCCDM for approval;
13. prepare reports on the assessment of the Emirate's situation during and after
Incidents; propose the necessary plans to ensure Recovery; identify lessons
learned; and submit these reports to the SCCDM to issue the relevant directives
as it deems appropriate;
14. develop an operational framework for Incident management in the Emirate by
preparing a detailed manual aligned with the approved Resilience framework for
the Emirate. This manual must include key procedures and processes, and define
the roles and responsibilities of the concerned Government Entities and the public-
benefit sector during Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters;
15. provide all forms of logistical, technical, and administrative support to the SCCDM;
and submit periodic reports on the performance of the DRC to the SCCDM to give
the relevant directives as it deems appropriate;
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16. review Emergency and Business Continuity plans, in coordination with Concerned
Entities, and submit these plans to the SCCDM to give the relevant directives as it
deems appropriate;
17. develop drills and simulations related to Incident management, as well as the plans
required for their implementation; and document the outcomes of these drills and
simulations, identifying the lessons learned; and submit the same to the SCCDM
for approval;
18. propose and implement initiatives and programmes aimed at raising awareness of
the importance of Incident management and Response;
19. organise and co-organise events, symposia, conferences, training courses and
programmes, and workshops related to the work of the DRC; and issue printed
material and publications that contribute to the achievement of the objectives of
the DRC;
20. propose new legislation, bylaws, and regulations related to Incidents, and review
existing ones, in coordination with the Concerned Entities in the Emirate;
21. prepare and qualify UAE National cadres specialised in areas related to the work
of the DRC, and coordinate in this respect with Concerned Entities within and
outside of the Emirate;
22. form volunteer teams for addressing Incidents; manage and supervise these
teams; organise their work; and establish mechanisms to support the DRC and its
committees and work teams, in coordination with Concerned Entities in the
Emirate;
23. purchase, take lease of, and own movable and immovable property as required for
performing its duties and achieving its objectives; and
24. exercise any other duties or powers required for the achievement of the objectives
of the DRC, as assigned or delegated to it by the Executive Council or the SCCDM.
Executive Body of the DRC
