أسئلة قانونية إماراتية عامةLaw No. (3) of 2003 Establishing the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai

Article (3) The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai is hereby formed to assist the Ruler in performing his duties and exercising his powers. The Executive Council will consist of a Chairman, deputy Chairman, and members from amongst the chairpersons or directors general of Departments, as the case may be. ©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.

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Article (6) Departments are: 1. His Highness the Ruler's Court; 2. the Department of Health and Medical Services; 3. the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation; 4. the Dubai Police General Headquarters; 5. the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority; 6. the Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Department; 7. the Department of Economic Development; 8. the Land Department; 9. the Department of Civil Aviation and Free Zone; 10. the Department of Finance; 11. the Department of Justice; 12. the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing; 13. the Department of Information; and 14. the Dubai Municipality.

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Article (8) Under the supervision of the Ruler, the Executive Council will undertake all the functions vested in it pursuant to this Law. The Executive Council aims to maintain security and order, provide public utilities, and achieve economic and social development in the Emirate. In particular, the Executive Council will have the following functions: 1. to develop, and supervise the implementation of, the general policy of the Executive Council in all fields, under the general supervision of the Ruler; 2. to take all measures necessary for the implementation of federal laws , including the drafting of laws, bylaws, resolutions, and local orders. 3. to approve draft laws and decrees and submit them to the Ruler for final approval and issuance; and issue the resolutions necessary for their implementation; 4. to prepare the draft annual budget and the financial statements of the Emirate; and to follow up the implementation of the annual budget upon approval thereof; 5. to approve development plans and monitor their implementation upon approval thereof; 6. to approve draft regulations; and issue these regulations upon approval by the Ruler; 7. to oversee the implementation of laws, regulations, and resolutions; 8. to ratify the agreements concluded with oil companies; 9. to establish; regulate; and monitor the work of all Government departments, agencies, and authorities as required to serve the interest of the Emirate; 10. to supervise the coordination of work among Departments, and ensure the proper performance of their work; and 11. to perform any other duties assigned to the Executive Council by law.

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Article (11) A chairperson or director general of a Department will, within the respective functions of his Department, have the powers and duties to: 1. propose the general policy of the Department, and supervise its implementation upon approval thereof by the Executive Council. 2. supervise the work progress of the Department in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Council resolutions; 3. implement the budget within the limits of approved appropriations allocated to the Department and in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, and resolutions; 4. propose draft laws and regulations pertaining to the Department and submit the same to the Executive Council; and 5. perform any other powers vested in him pursuant to the applicable laws, decrees, and regulations.