Councils and Committees

The committee specialises in settling any dispute – before bringing proceedings regarding it before the courts – through conciliation between parties, whether the disputes matter is civil, commercial or relates to a personal status issue.

To settle the dispute, the Committee may engage the experts it deems appropriate, and may invite persons whose presence it considers beneficial to complete the settlement, without complying with the provisions of the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law or the Regulations of Expertise Proceedings in Courts.

A dispute shall be referred to the Committee by submitting a request to it by the concerned parties, free of fees and without being restricted by the provisions of the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law or Law on the Practice of the Legal Profession, the request must include the name and residence of the applicant, the names and residences of the other parties to the dispute, and the subject matter of the dispute to be settled amicably through conciliation.

The Committee must conclude the conciliation proceedings within a maximum of sixty days from the date of submission of the application, this period may be extended by a maximum of a further thirty days based on agreement between the parties or their consent (approval) to this before the Committee.

The Committee shall conduct the conciliation procedure at the scheduled sessions, if any of the parties fails to attend, the session shall be adjourned to another hearing, of which the absent party shall be informed, and no further adjournment shall be permitted on grounds of their absence.

To unify efforts targeting integration and coordination across different sectors to contribute to achieving the objective of health for all and the Sustainable Development Objectives.

To identify and analyse problems and challenges relating to health, and to seek solutions.

To adopt and sponsor community initiatives that reinforce health, and to supervise various community competitions.

To contribute to identifying the necessary resources locally to support implementing the committees’ activities.

Any other tasks assigned to the Committee.

Implementing the recommendations of the General Assembly in the wilayat.

Strengthening communication between school councils in the wilayat and government and civil society entities.

Reinforcing the relationship between schools and private sector institutions and companies through introductory meetings and various forms of educational cooperation.

Conducting reciprocal visits with school councils in coordination with the Directorate.

To participate in honouring students who have achieved academic excellence, and outstanding members of the teaching staff and associated employees in schools, in coordination with the Directorate.

To contribute to resolving student issues and negative occurrences in schools and the community.

Informing the Director-General and the school councils regarding the formation of the Wilayat Council and its work plan during a period not exceeding two weeks from its formation.

To review the latest educational developments, contribute to educational progress, and transfer and distribute such developments efficiently and optimally.

To review the development programmes and projects proposed by school councils and submit those deemed appropriate to the Director-General.

Engagement in events and activities arranged at schools across the wilayat.

Arranging various purposeful educational events and meetings through the Council’s committees.

To review the reports of the schools` councils in the wilayat in accordance with a specific template.

At the end of the academic year, a report on the activities and achievements of the Wilayat Council shall be submitted to the Director-General according to the form specified for that purpose, and a copy of this report shall be sent to the Governor of the governorate and the Ministry.

To propose social projects that serve the wilayat, according to their priorities, and submit them to the Ministry of Social Development.

To support, promote and organise voluntary work and its associated institutions, and to clarify the legal methods for its practice.

To form the Council of Directors of the Volunteer Team in coordination with the Ministry.

To strengthen efforts to improve the standard of living for individuals, families and the community through cooperation with the municipal council, associations and civil society organisations, with a view to developing programmes and projects that support the community and following up on their implementation.

To encourage and support livelihood and income-generating projects for individuals and families on low incomes and people with disabilities, in collaboration with the relevant authorities.

To study and address negative social phenomena within society, in coordination with the relevant authorities.

To focus on promoting Omani values and identity, and strengthening social cohesion and solidarity within society.

To consider applications for establishing public councils, with a view to reinforcing and supporting their social and cultural role, and to referring recommendations regarding them to the relevant entities.

To support community collaboration in establishing social centres or buildings for civil society associations. As well as, constructing or renovating the homes of families of people with disabilities and those on low incomes.

To coordinate and guide the efforts of the local society and enhance community involvement to minimise the impacts of emergencies.

To assist the Ministry in overseeing the implementation and preparation of social infrastructure projects that serve the community and are financed by the private sector.

Any other tasks assigned to the committee by the Minister or the Under-Secretary.