The Legislative and Legal Affairs, Appeals, Suggestions, and Complaints Committee of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) convened to deliberate on a proposed law addressing pensions and end-of-service benefits for military personnel within the emirate’s regulatory bodies.

The draft law was initially presented during a previous council session. A meeting was held this morning at the council’s headquarters in Sharjah, led by the committee’s head.

Committee members and key officials, including the legal advisor and the committee secretary, participated in the session.

The focus was on scrutinising the draft law’s provisions, with particular emphasis on its core articles.

This involved evaluating the eligibility criteria for pensions and benefits, the procedures for their distribution, and the transitional provisions related to membership requirements.

The committee underscored the legal and financial aspects embedded in the draft law, aiming to establish robust regulations for subscriptions, benefits, and pension calculations.

During the meeting, the committee shared insights on various articles, emphasising the importance of regulatory measures tailored to the unique characteristics of Sharjah’s military organisations.

The committee plans to continue its thorough review of the draft law in upcoming meetings, ultimately preparing a final report for submission to the Consultative Council for further discussion and approval.

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