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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

9. Central Drug Authority Executive Committee

 

(1) The Executive Committee acts on behalf of and within the powers granted to it by the CDA.

 

(2) The CDA Chairperson  shall appoint Chairpersons  of Committees to be part of the Executive Committee of the CDA.

 

(3) The role and functions of the Executive Committee are to:
(a) provide organisational direction to the CDA and have the power to act on behalf of the CDA in emergency situations;
(b) monitor and evaluate progress towards achieving strategic goals and other initiatives of the CDA;
(c) provide organisational oversight on the implementation of the NDMP;
(d) assess the functioning of Committees and their Chairpersons, and determine their effectiveness, productivity, and necessity;
(e) monitor and enhance the effectiveness of structures of the CDA at all levels; and
(f) improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the CDA by streamlining activities of the CDA;

and address challenges and ensuring good governance.

 

(4) The Executive Committee shall report regularly on its activities, recommendations and decisions, and deliberations to the CDA.

 

(5) The Executive Committee shall meet at least once per quarter, as required by the CDA Chairperson or as determined by need.

 

(6) The CDA consists of committees which all have specific responsibilities. However, the CDA may establish any Committee or Sub-committee it deems necessary to further its functions. The establishment of such Committee/s shall be decided on by a majority of members and upon such good grounds shown.

 

(7) The CDA Executive Committee approves the operational plan, ensuring that it is aligned with the CDA strategy. An operational plan must have a shorter timeframe (typically one year) and must identify the activities and objectives necessary to achieve the CDA strategic objectives.

 

(8) The CDA Executive Committee must monitor the implementat ion of strategic, operational and capital plans and budgets on an ongoing basis.

 

(9) The CDA Executive Committee must ensure that CDA has the resources required to accomplish its goals.

 

(10) During the strategic planning session, resources including budget, financing needs, and other necessary resources must be identified. The CDA Executive Committee must manage regularly, reports to the CDA on the CDA performance, together with any actions to address areas of non-performance .

 

(11) The CDA Executive Committee must recommend annually a comprehensive set of performance measures the CDA that reflect progress against the strategic, operating and plans.