Executive Council Resolution No. (12) of 2010

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We, Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council,

After perusal of:

Law No. (3) of 2003 Establishing the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai; and Cabinet Resolution No. (213/18M) of 2008 Forming a Unified Committee for the Coordination of National Day Celebrations,

Do hereby issue this Resolution.

Article (1)

A permanent committee named the "Dubai National Day Celebrations Committee” (the “NDCC”) is hereby formed under the chairmanship of the Secretary General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai and with the membership of:

1. a representative from the Dubai Police General Headquarters, as member;

2. a representative from the Dubai Municipality, as member;

3. a representative from the Roads and Transports Authority, as member;

4. a representative from the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, as member;

5. a representative from the Community Development Authority in Dubai, as member;

6. a representative from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, as member;

7. a representative from the Department of Economic Development, as member;

8. a representative from the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, as member; and

9. a representative from the Dubai Media Incorporated, as member.

Article (2)

The NDCC will have the objectives to:

1. strengthen the values of allegiance and solidarity, extol the UAE history, and promote the national identity;

2. highlight the achievements of the UAE Union and the accomplishments realised by the UAE in all domains;

3. promote the culture and heritage of the UAE and strengthen the spirit of belongingness to the home country;

4. commemorate the UAE leaders and founders who contributed to establishing the UAE Union; and

5. strengthen the participation of the community in national day celebrations and encourage interaction with this national event.

Article (3)

The NDCC will have the duties to:

1. determine the message and motto of each annual national day celebration, and propose initiatives and functions for each celebration;

2. oversee the preparation and implementation of national day celebration plans and programmes in the Emirate, and ensure proper implementation of the same;

3. cooperate and coordinate with the Unified Committee for Coordination of National Day Celebrations and other concerned entities within the Emirate and the UAE in respect of the national day celebrations across the UAE;

4. contract companies and establishments specialised in organising festivals and celebrations;

5. seek the assistance of volunteers and specialised experts and consultants, as it deems appropriate, whether or not they are employees of the Government of Dubai; and

6. attract official entities and private companies and establishments wishing to sponsor national day celebration events.

Article (4)

1. Meetings of the NDCC will be convened at the time and place determined by its chairman.

2. The chairman of the NDCC will appoint a general coordinator who will send invitations for its meetings, prepare the minutes of its meetings, follow up the implementation of its resolutions and recommendations, and perform any other duties assigned to him by the chairman of the NDCC.

Article (5)

The Department of Finance will provide the funds required by the NDCC to perform the duties assigned to it under this Resolution.

Article (6)

This Resolution comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai Chairman of the Executive Council

Issued in Dubai on 24 May 2010 Corresponding to 10 Jumada al-Thaniyah 1431 A.H.