The Central Drug Authority (CDA) is a statutory body, established in terms of the Prevention and Treatment of Drug Dependency Act, Act No 20 of 1992 as amended. Its functions are to give effect to the National Drug Master Plan in accordance with the guidelines set out therein, advise the Minister on any matter affecting the abuse of drugs referred to the CDA by the Minister for advice and may advise the Minister on any matter on which the CDA considers it necessary and it may plan, co-ordinate and promote measures relating to the prevention and combating of the abuse of drugs and the treatment of persons dependent on drugs in accordance with the National Drug Master Plan. A member of the CDA shall be appointed for a period not exceeding five (5) years, and upon such conditions as the Minister may determine at the time of making the appointment: provided that the period of office of a member may at any time be terminated by the Minister.