General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (21) of 2021 Establishing the Dubai Council

Article (1) This Law will be cited as “Law No. (21) of 2021 Establishing the Dubai Council”. Definitions

Article (3) Pursuant to this Law, a council named the “Dubai Council” is established. The DC will have legal personality and the legal capacity required to undertake the acts and dispositions that ensure the achievement of its objectives. Objectives of the DC

Article (4) The DC will have the objective to shape and develop the future development agenda of the Emirate to ensure its global competitiveness, leadership, and attractiveness through launching and approving major strategic projects and extraordinary transformation initiatives, with a view to making developmental leaps that contribute to providing the best quality of life for the citizens, residents, and visitors of the Emirate. Functions of the DC

Article (5) a. The DC will determine the future outlook, orientations, and vision of the Emirate; approve and launch major transformation projects; and exercise any other duties or powers that are relevant to the achievement of the DC objectives as assigned to it by the Chairman or either of the two deputy chairmen. b. The DC will exercise the duties and powers assigned to it under this Law or by the Chairman or either of the two deputy chairmen, in accordance with the relevant terms of reference approved by the Chairman.

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Article (6) a. The DC will be chaired by the Ruler. Two deputy chairmen and a number of members will be appointed to the DC pursuant to a decree issued by the Ruler. Members of the DC must be experienced, competent, and dedicated persons. b. Membership of the DC will be for a term of two (2) years, renewable for the same period. Meetings of the DC

Article (7) a. The DC will convene at the invitation of the Chairman, or either of the deputy chairmen if the Chairman is absent. The DC meetings will be valid if attended by the majority of its members, provided that the Chairman or either of the two deputy chairmen is in attendance. b. The first deputy chairman will act as the Chairman where the Chairman is absent. In case of absence of both the Chairman and the first deputy chairman, the second deputy chairman will act as the Chairman. Development Pillars

Article (9) Commissioners General will serve under the direct supervision of the two deputy chairmen, who will supervise and follow up the overall performance of Development Pillars. The two deputy chairmen will also supervise the transformation projects and action plans of the Development Pillars; and will supervise and evaluate the performance of the managers of these projects. General Secretariat

Article (11) The Chairman, or any of deputy chairmen as authorised by the Chairman, will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions of this Law. Repeals

Article (12) Any provision in any other legislation is hereby repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Law.

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Article (13) This Law 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 18 November 2021 Corresponding to 13 Rabi al-Thani 1443 A.H.

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