قانون العمل / التوظيف في الإماراتLaw No. (8) of 2013 Concerning Human Resource Management of Directors General in the Government of Dubai

Article (2) The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Law, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: UAE: The United Arab Emirates. Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. Government: The Government of Dubai. Executive Council: The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. DGHR: The Dubai Government Human Resources Department. Department: Any of the Government departments, public agencies or corporations, authorities, or councils affiliated to the Government; or any similar entity. Director General: A person who undertakes the general supervision of a Department; establishes, follows up, and implements its strategies, policies, and work plans and programmes; manages its resources; and is responsible for its overall performance outcomes. Total Salary: The monthly salary, which comprises the Basic Salary and the General Allowance. Scope of Application

Article (5) a. A Director General of any of the Departments listed in the Schedule attached to this Law will be appointed to a pay grade known as the “Director General Grade”. The Total Salaries, increments, allowances, bonuses, and other employment benefits of Directors General will be determined pursuant to a resolution of the Ruler. b. The salaries, increments, allowances, bonuses, and other employment benefits of the Directors General of the Departments that are not listed in the Schedule attached to this Law will be determined in accordance with the legislation applicable to these Departments and with the employment contracts concluded with them. c. After the decree of the Ruler appointing a Director General is issued, his salary, increments, allowances, and other employment benefits will be determined pursuant to the employment contract prepared by the DGHR and approved by the Chairman of the Executive Council. Enrolment in Retirement Scheme

Article (11) a. Upon termination of his service, a Director General must observe a transition period in which he will transfer and hand over to the Director General who will replace him in the post all his duties and all files, documents, information, and other things in his possession. b. The transition period referred to in the paragraph (a) of this Article will be six (6) months, will be deemed part of the actual service period of the Director General, and will entitle him to all applicable financial benefits prescribed by this Law and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof. c. The transition period referred to in the paragraph (b) of this Article may be reduced pursuant to a resolution of the Ruler. This resolution will determine the financial benefits to which the Director General whose service is terminated is entitled.

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Law No. (8) of 2013 Concerning Human Resources Management of Directors General in the Government of Dubai Page 5 of 8 Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, and Property Rights

Article (12) a. During his service period and thereafter, a Director General must maintain the confidentiality of the information he has access to as part of his job duties, and must not disclose to others any information that may negatively affect the Department or the Government. b. A Director General must not, in respect of any bid relating to his Department or to its affiliates, participate in making decisions related to any commercial company or corporation owned in whole or in part by him, by his spouse, or by any of his relatives up to the fourth degree, or any commercial company or corporation in which he is a member of the board of directors. c. The intellectual property rights in the work, work-related methodologies, and works of authorship developed by a Director General during his employment with a Department will vest in the Government. Civil Liability of Directors General

Article (14) a. Save with the permission of the Ruler or where a Director General is caught in the act, the Director General may not be summoned for investigation, and no penal actions may be taken against him, for committing any act or omission related to his employment functions or duties, or for committing such an act or omission in the course or as a result of performing these functions or duties. In any event, the Attorney General must refer the matter to the Ruler within forty-eight (48) hours from the time at which the relevant act or omission is reported to the Public Prosecution. Law enforcement entities must inform the Attorney General of the alleged act or omission of the Director General within twenty-four (24) hours from the time at which it is reported.

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Law No. (8) of 2013 Concerning Human Resources Management of Directors General in the Government of Dubai Page 6 of 8 b. A member of the Public Prosecution who investigates a Director General must hold a grade not lower than 'advocate general'. c. Where the investigation requires the detention of the Director General, he must be detained at a place separated from the places designated to other detainees. Applicability of the Government of Dubai Human Resources Management Law

Article (17) This Law comes into force on 1 July 2013, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 3 October 2013 Corresponding to 27 Thu al-Hijjah 1434 A.H.

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Law No. (8) of 2013 Concerning Human Resources Management of Directors General in the Government of Dubai Page 7 of 8 Schedule Government Entities Whose Directors General Are Appointed on the Pay Grade Stated in This Law SN Government Entity Designation 1 The General Secretariat of the Executive Council Secretary General 2 The Dubai Municipality Director General 3 The Dubai Smart Government Director General 4 The Land Department Director General 5 The Protocol Department Director General 6 The Department of Economic Development Director General 7 The Dubai Customs Department Director General 8 The Financial Audit Department Director General 9 The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Director General 10 The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department Director General 11 The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department Director General 12 The Department of Petroleum Affairs Director General 13 The Department of Finance Director General 15 The Dubai Government Human Resources Department Director General 16 The Government of Dubai Media Office Director General

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Law No. (8) of 2013 Concerning Human Resources Management of Directors General in the Government of Dubai Page 8 of 8 17 Dubai Media Incorporated Chief Executive Officer 18 The Community Development Authority in Dubai Director General 19 The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority Director General 20 The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Director General 21 The Dubai Health Authority Director General 22 The Roads and Transport Authority Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Director 23 The Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors and Director General

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