Catchment Management Agencies (CMAs) are established in terms of Chapter 7 of the National Water Act, (Act No.36 of 1998) and are classified as Schedule 3A public entities in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, (Act No. 1 of 1999) as amended. Catchment Management Agencies manage water resources at a catchment level through continuous engagement with all stakeholders and devolve decision making to the lowest level for the benefit of all water users within their water management area. They ensure that water is used to support equitable and sustainable social and economic transformation and development. There are currently two operational CMAs in the country, the Inkomati CMA (ICMA) and the Breede-Overberg CMA (BOCMA) and they receive grant funding from the Department.