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APPOINTMENT OF CENTRAL DRUG AUTHORITY NEW MEMBERS

APPOINTMENT OF CENTRAL DRUG AUTHORITY NEW MEMBERS. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. C D A. CONTENTS. What is the CDA? Powers and functions of the CDA Vacancy Requirements and time frame Security Checks for candidates Conclusion. C D A. WHAT IS THE CDA?.

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APPOINTMENT OF CENTRAL DRUG AUTHORITY NEW MEMBERS

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  1. APPOINTMENT OF CENTRAL DRUG AUTHORITY NEW MEMBERS DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  2. C D A CONTENTS • What is the CDA? • Powers and functions of the CDA • Vacancy • Requirements and time frame • Security Checks for candidates • Conclusion CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  3. C D A 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 CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  4. C D A 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. CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  5. C D A 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 CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  6. C D A 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 CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  7. C D A COMPOSITION OF CDA BOARDcont. • Justice and Constitutional Development • Labour • National Youth Commission • Social Development • South African Police Services • South African Revenue Services • Trade and Industry • Transport CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  8. C D A MINISTER CDA & NDMP SUPPORTING STRUCTURES PUBLIC INPUT CDA DEPT INPUT 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 CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  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. CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  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. CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  11. 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 CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  12. 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 CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  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 CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  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 CDA: 31 JULY 2012

  15. C D A 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. CDA: 31 JULY 2012

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