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Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008)

Rules

Rules Governing the Quorum, Procedure at meetings and, generally the Conduct of Functions of the Central Drug Authority

15. Powers of Chairperson of CDA

 

The CDA Chairperson shall—

(a) Be the Head and official leader of the CDA and in her/his absence the  Deputy Chairperson shall assume such a role;
(b) Convene meetings of the CDA Executive Committee and CDA;
(c) Approve the schedule of meetings of the CDA and various committees;
(d) Mandate individual members to represent the CDA in various capacities;
(e) Have a  casting vote;
(f) Represent the CDA in matters related to drugs and substance abuse;
(g) Present  periodic  reports  on  the  work  of  the  CDA  to  all  relevant  forums  and stakeholders;
(h) Ensure that each member of the CDA is provided with a copy of the Rules of the CDA, and each amendment thereof, and has signed for it or them;
(i) Initiate benchmarking processes with any institution both locally and internationally;
(j) Institute disciplinary procedures against any member of the CDA for misconduct subject to Rule 16;
(k) Recommend to the Director General of the  Department of Social Development, disciplinary action against any member of the secretariat for misconduct;
(I) Ensure the adequate resourcing of the CDA, present the CDA MTEF budget in the budget planning processes of the Department of Social Development and ensure that the budget and resources of the CDA are used efficiently , effectively, and economically;
(m) Perform any functions towards the achievement of the goals of the NDMP and the Act, and the directives of the Minister in this regard;
(m) Annually review performance of the CDA and its committees to ensure compliance with their obligations as set out in the legal prescripts and terms of reference as agreed; and
(o) The  Chairperson may delegate certain functions as necessary to the Deputy Chairperson of the CDA.