New legal unit in ‘Social Affairs Ministry’ assigned 16 specializations

The Minister of Social Affairs and Minister of Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, has issued a decision to establish an organizational unit under the Legal Affairs Sector within the Ministry of Social Affairs.

Article (1) of the decision, as published in the Official Gazette, Kuwait Today, mandates the establishment of a “Coordination and Follow-up Department,” which will be administratively under the authority of the Assistant Undersecretary for Legal Affairs.

Article (2) outlined 16 specializations for the department, which are as follows:

1. Developing the department’s annual work plan, presenting it to the Assistant Undersecretary of the Sector for approval, monitoring its implementation, and submitting periodic progress reports.
2. Overseeing the department’s technical and administrative operations, reviewing work thoroughly, and providing necessary directives to ensure tasks are completed in accordance with required technical standards.
3. Addressing challenges faced by the department, proposing recommendations and suggestions to enhance performance and workflow, and ensuring the implementation of approved measures following the Assistant Undersecretary’s approval.
4. Suggesting necessary systems and regulations for the department, ensuring their approval, and overseeing their implementation.
5. Monitor the execution of the sector’s plans and programs in coordination with relevant departments and provide periodic reports on their progress.
6. Facilitate collaboration between the department and similar units within the ministry to execute sector-related tasks, adhering to applicable regulations and assigned authorities.
7. Monitor and ensure timely responses to inquiries and requests directed to the sector, preparing official documents and memoranda in coordination with the Assistant Undersecretary and relevant departments.
8. Organizing and tracking conferences, meetings, media engagements, and seminars attended or participated, by the Assistant Undersecretary of the Sector.
9. Monitor and follow up on matters assigned by the Assistant Undersecretary of the Sector with relevant authorities inside and outside the Ministry, providing input in coordination with the concerned entities.
10. Oversee the execution of decisions and recommendations concerning the sector, as issued by higher authorities in the Ministry, in coordination with relevant entities, following the directives of the Assistant Undersecretary of the Sector, and submit periodic reports on follow-up outcomes.
11. Coordinate with the Ministry’s sectors to address matters referred to the sector concerning specialized councils or any other official or civil entities.
12. Oversee the implementation of job description cards for positions within the department, ensure that all relevant employees understand their roles, and coordinate with the appropriate authorities for necessary amendments when required.
13. Maintain a record of information on official and civil entities relevant to the work of the Assistant Undersecretary of the Sector.
14. Identifying the department’s training needs in coordination with the relevant authorities and the Assistant Undersecretary of the Sector.
15. Assessing the department’s requirements for administrative and technical staff in collaboration with the relevant authorities and the Assistant Undersecretary of the Sector.
16. Compiling periodic and annual reports on the department’s activities and presenting them to the Assistant Undersecretary of the Sector.

Source: Al Rai