Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (17) of 2015
- Issued Date: 19 Apr 2015
- Effective Date: 19 Apr 2015
- Official Gazette: No. 679
- Sector: Labour, Residency and Professions
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 15
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the remuneration of specialized technical committees in the UAE federal government. It sets out the eligibility conditions, remuneration values, and procedures for disbursing payments to members of these committees. The resolution aims to standardize and govern the compensation provided to technical experts who serve on government committees, ensuring consistency and transparency in this area. This is important for businesses and individuals who may be called upon to participate in such committees, as it clarifies their potential entitlements. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the remunerations paid to members of specialized technical committees affiliated with the UAE Cabinet, ministries, or federal authorities. It applies notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 6 and 7 of Cabinet Resolution No. 5 of 2007. The purpose is to standardize the compensation provided to technical experts who serve on these government committees. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- State: The United Arab Emirates
- Government: The Government of the United Arab Emirates
- Ministry: Any Ministry established pursuant to Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 or any other legislation
- Federal Entity: Public Agencies, Corporations, and Federal Government Bodies that are part of the UAE's organizational and administrative structure
- Specialized Technical Committee: Any committee formed from specialized technicians in a certain field, such as medical, educational, legal, engineering, or other technical areas, to carry out specialized technical tasks required for the government, ministry, or federal authority
- Remuneration: The financial remuneration determined pursuant to this Resolution
(Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The Cabinet Resolution imposes the following main obligations and requirements: 1. The specialized technical committee must be formed pursuant to a resolution issued by the Cabinet, competent minister, or chairman of the federal authority. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 3(1)) 2. The tasks and competences entrusted to the committee members must be outside the scope of their original duties and responsibilities. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 3(2)) 3. The specialized technical committee must be a permanent committee. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 3(3)) 4. The remuneration's disbursement must be from the budget of the ministry or federal authority with which the committee is affiliated. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 5(a)(2)) 5. Committee members must disclose any remuneration they receive from other specialized technical committees they are a part of. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 5(c))
What are the remuneration provisions?
The Cabinet Resolution sets the following remuneration provisions: a. Members of specialized technical committees shall receive AED 3,000 for each meeting attended, provided their annual remuneration does not exceed AED 48,000. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 4(a)) b. The Legislative Technical Committee is exempt from the provisions of Article 4(a) and is instead subject to Article 8 of Cabinet Resolution No. 5 of 2007. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 4(b))
What are the provisions for disbursing the remuneration?
The Cabinet Resolution outlines the following provisions for disbursing the remuneration: a. Prior approval from the Cabinet is required to disburse the remuneration. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 5(a)(1)) b. Specialized technical committees existing at the time of this Resolution and whose remunerations are paid pursuant to prior Cabinet resolutions are exempt from the requirement in Article 5(a)(1). (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 5(b)) c. Remuneration is to be disbursed based on the number of meetings the committee member attended. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 5(a)(3))
What does this law repeal?
The Cabinet Resolution states that any provision in any other legislation shall be repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 6)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on its date of issuance, 19 April 2015, and was published in the Official Gazette No. 679. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government, 2015, Art. 7)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Remunerations of Specialized Technical Committees in the Federal Government for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.