1. APPOINTMENT OF CENTRAL DRUG AUTHORITY NEW MEMBERS
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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2. C D A What is the CDA? Powers and functions of the CDA Vacancy
CONTENTS
What is the CDA?
Powers and functions of the CDA
Vacancy
Requirements and time frame
Security Checks for candidates
Conclusion
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3. WHAT IS THE CDA?
CDA is a statutory body, established in terms of the Prevention and Treatment of Drug Dependency Act, Act No 20 of 1992 as amended.
Members of the CDA are appointed by the Minister and consist of 12 persons from the private sector, who are experts in the field of substance abuse and nominated representatives from 15 government departments and two entities. It is supported by the Secretariat
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4. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CDA
In terms of the present Act, the CDA is expected to:
give effect to the National Drug Master Plan
advise the Minister on any matter affecting the abuse of drugs
may plan, coordinate and promote measures relating to the prevention and combating of the drugs and the treatment of persons dependent on drugs.
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5. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS continued
The CDA:
shall review the National Drug Master Plan every five years and submit to Cabinet for approval
shall report to Parliament on progress in combating substance abuse in the country annually
arrange conferences/summits relating to combating substance abuse in South Africa
exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be determined by the Minister from time to time
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6. COMPOSITION OF CDA BOARD
12 nominated members as experts in the field from treatment centres, universities, NGOs, FBOs etc
Representatives from:
Arts and Culture
Correctional Services
Education
Financial Intelligence Centre
International Relations and Cooperation
Health and Medicines Control Council
Home Affairs
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7. COMPOSITION OF CDA BOARD cont.
Justice and Constitutional Development
Labour
National Youth Commission
Social Development
South African Police Services
South African Revenue Services
Trade and Industry
Transport
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8. C D A CDA & NDMP SUPPORTING STRUCTURES MINISTER PUBLIC INPUT CDA DEPT
IMPLEMENTATION
NDMP
OUTCOMES &
OPERATIONAL/
ACTION
PLAN
9 PROVINCIAL
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
FORUMS
(MDMP’S)
DEPT
MINI
DMP’S
328 LOCAL DRUG
ACTION
COMMITTEES
NGO’S &
COMMUNITIES
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9. Vacancy
This process of advertising commenced in November 2011 and the advertisement closed in December 2011
The members of CDA are appointed in terms of the Prevention and Treatment of Drug Dependency Act, Act 20 of 1992, Section 2.
The term of office of the CDA members expired in April 2012.
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10. Requirements
Appointed members are required to serve in their capacity and act in the best interest of the people as a whole and act in accordance with the Act
They need to set aside sufficient time to attend the CDA matters. Meetings are held approximately six times per year.
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11. Members will be required to serve on CDA Sub-committees
Requirements cont
Members will be required to serve on CDA Sub-committees
Members will be required to have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of substance abuse
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12. Civil Society nomination will consist of the following categories:
Requirements
Civil Society nomination will consist of the following categories:
Three representatives from NGOs
Three representatives from Research councils and Universities
One representative from Business and Industry
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13. Requirements cont One representative from Teachers’ Trade Union
One representative from Community Based Organisation
One representative from Faith Based Organisation
One representative from Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centre
One representative from addiction Counsellor’s Association, and must be clean from drugs for five years and submit letter to support his/her condition
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14. Security Checks
Candidates will be subject to security clearance and disclosure of business interests
Department of Social Development Human Resource Section will conduct the Security Checks
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15. CONCLUSION
The CDA is a statutory authority with part-time members, mandated to give effect to the National Drug Master Plan (NDMP)
The NDMP is a plan approved by Parliament for combating substance abuse, and meets the requirements of the 3 UN Conventions on Drug Abuse.
The CDA works through the Provincial Substance Abuse Forums and Local Drug Action Committees.
The three key elements of the integrated strategy include demand, supply and harm reduction.
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