Royal Decree on the Organization and Functioning of the National Committee for Disaster Management

1 Un-Official Translation By H.E. Ma Norith, Deputy Secretary-General, NCDM (as of January 2016) NS/RKT/1215/1141 ROYAL DECREE ON THE ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT We Preahkaruna Preah Bat Samdech Boramniet NORODOM SIHAMONI Samanphum Cheatsasna Rakhatkhateya Khemrarothreas Puthinthreathoreamohaksat Khemareachnea Samohorpheas Kampuchak Eakreachroath Boranaksante Sopheakmonglea Sereivibolea Khemarasreypireas Preah Chao Krong Kampuchea Thipdey – Having considered the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia; – Having considered the Royal Decree No. NS/RKT/0913/903 of September 24, 2013 on the appointment of the Royal Government of Cambodia; – Having considered the Royal Decree No. NS/RKT/1213/1393 of December 21, 2013 on the reshuffling and supplementary members of the Royal Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia; – Having considered the Preah Reach Kram No. 02/NS/94 of July 20, 1994 of promulgating the Law on the organizing and functioning of the Council of Ministers; – Having considered the Preah Reach Kram No. NS/RKM/0196/09 of January 24, 1996 of promulgating the Law on the establishment the Office of the Council of Ministers; – Having considered the Preah Reach Kram No. NS/RKM/0715/007 of July 10, 2015 of promulgating the Law on Disaster Management; – Pursuant to the proposal of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. 2 Un-Official Translation By H.E. Ma Norith, Deputy Secretary-General, NCDM (as of January 2016) ORDERS CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1. This Royal Decree defines the organization and functioning of the National Committee for Disaster Management hereafter referred to as “NCDM”, as the headquarters of the Royal Government to lead, administer and coordinate all disaster management activities induced by either natural or human-made disasters in the Kingdom of Cambodia. CHAPTER 2 COMPOSITION OF THE NCDM Article 2. The NCDM consists of the following members: – Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia President – Minister of Interior Vice President – Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council Ministers Vice President – Minister of National Defense Vice President – Minister of National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspections Vice President – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vice President – One High Dignitary Permanent Vice President – One High Dignitary Vice President – One Dignitary Vice President – Minister of Economy and Finance Member – Minister of Planning Member – Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Member – Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Member – Minister of Environment Member – Minister of Commerce Member – Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction Member – Minister of Mines and Energy Member – Minister of Industry and Handicraft Member – Minister of Tourism Member – Minister of Health Member – Minister of Information Member – Minister of Education, Youth and Sports Member – Minister of Public Works and Transport Member – Minister of Rural Development Member – Minister of Women’s Affairs Member – Minister of Labor and Vocational Training Member 3 Un-Official Translation By H.E. Ma Norith, Deputy Secretary-General, NCDM (as of January 2016) – Minister of Justice Member – Minister of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation Member – Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Member – Minister of Culture and Fine Arts Member – Minister of Cults and Religions Member – Minister of Public Functions Member – Secretary of State of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation Member – Vice President of Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority Member – Secretary-General of Council for the Development of Cambodia Member – Commander in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Member – Director-General of Phnom Penh Autonomous Port Member – Director-General of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port Member The actual composition of the NCDM shall be designated by a resolution of the Royal Government. CHAPTER 3 TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NCDM Article 3. The NCDM has the following tasks and responsibilities: – Issue the policies, strategic plans, plans of action, regulations, programmes and projects for disaster management; – Issue guidelines for implementation of disaster management, promote public awareness, prevention, mitigation, preparedness, emergency response and recovery for safety and resilience; – Recommend the Royal Government to take action on every case that will cause disaster and disaster occurrence; – Coordinate the implementation of disaster risk reduction, mainstreaming of climate change, sustainable development, and gender issues by collaboration with line ministries in developing and strengthening the institutions, mechanisms and disaster management at all levels, in particular, at local community level to ensure better response during emergencies; – Mobilize resources for implementation of policies, strategic plans, plans of action, relevant programmes and projects of disaster risk reduction; – Strengthen collaboration and cooperation with development partners, public sector, private sector and civil society for the benefits of disaster reduction; – Strengthen and expand collaboration at the regional and international levels in disaster reduction; – Manage the information and communication associated with disaster risk reduction activities; – Raise proposal to the Royal Government on the requirement, reserve, budget, resource and assistance for emergency response and recovery; – Implement other tasks assigned by the Royal Government. 4 Un-Official Translation By H.E. Ma Norith, Deputy Secretary-General, NCDM (as of January 2016) CHAPTER 4 FUNCTIONING OF THE NCDM Article 4. The NCDM shall convene a meeting at least once a year upon the invitation of the President. The President could delegate the task to a Permanent Vice President as deemed necessary. Article 5. The NCDM could invite the representatives of ministries, institutions, public sector, private sector, development partners, and civil society to participate in the consultation meeting and conduct the research on every issue associated with the disaster management framework. Article 6. The NCDM consists of an executive committee with the following components: – Permanent Vice President of NCDM Chair – Two Vice Presidents of NCDM Vice Chairs – Secretary-General of NCDM Member The actual composition of NCDM’s executive committee shall be designated by a resolution of the Royal Government. Article 7. The NCDM shall acquire a number of technical advisors and experts as deemed necessary. Article 8. The NCDM shall have a Secretariat-General for the day-to-day operations. The Secretariat‐General of the NCDM shall be administered by a Secretary-General and a number of Deputy Secretary-Generals who shall be nominated by a Royal Decree or Sub-Degree. The organizing and functioning of the Secretariat-General of the NCDM shall be determined by a Sub-Decree. Article 9. The NCDM has the right to use its separate logo and seal. CHAPTER 5 RESOURCE AND FUND Article 10. The expenditure for the functioning of the NCDM shall be allocated by the national budget in the budget plan of the Office of the Council of Ministers. The NCDM shall have the privilege to receive and utilize funds obtained from other sources for executing its tasks in compliance with the effective legal procedures. 5 Un-Official Translation By H.E. Ma Norith, Deputy Secretary-General, NCDM (as of January 2016) CHAPTER 6 TRANSITIONAL PROVISION Article 11. The Government Officials who have been appointed prior to the entry into force of this Royal Decree shall maintain their titles and privileges until the newly reappointed Government Officials in accordance with the provisions of this Royal Decree. CHAPTER 7 FINAL PROVISION Article 12. Any provision which is contrary to this Royal Decree shall be considered as annulled. Article 13. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia shall be responsible to implement this Royal Decree from the date of signature onward. The Royal Palace, 24 December 2015 Signature and Seal NORODOM SIHAMONY PRL. 1512.1159 Having informed to His Majesty the King For Royal Signature Prime Minister Signature Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN 6 Un-Official Translation By H.E. Ma Norith, Deputy Secretary-General, NCDM (as of January 2016) Having informed to Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister Deputy Prime Minister, Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers Signature SOK AN No. 1159 S.N The copy is valued for publication Phnom Penh, 29 December 2015 Secretary-General of the Royal Government Signature and Seal SAY SOKHA Notice: The content of the Royal Decree in English is an un-official translation. Thus, in the case of any discrepancy between the English version and the Khmer version, the exact meaning shall be interpreted in accordance with the text of the Khmer version of this Royal Decree.