ANCD terms of reference 1998

ANCD terms of reference 1998–2001

The ANCD's Terms of Reference are as follows:

The Australian National Council on Drugs will:

provide advice to the Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (MCDS) on the implementation and evaluation of the National Illicit Drug Strategy (NIDS) agreed by the Council of Australian Governments on 7 November 1997, including the allocation of NIDS funds, as appropriate;
provide independent strategic advice to Ministers on other drug-related issues;
where appropriate, drawing on the expertise of the National Expert Advisory Committees, ensure that ANCD policies, strategies and directions are consistent with the National Drug Strategic Framework;
work closely with the MCDS National Expert Advisory Committees and the Intergovernmental Committee on Drugs to develop and implement effective strategies to address the misuse of alcohol and other drugs;
identify opportunities for collaboration by the MCDS National Expert Advisory Committees with other sectors, including industry and local government;
maintain effective communication with other stakeholders, including the Australian National Council on AIDS and Related Diseases, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Substance Misuse Committee and peak non-government organisations;
develop an annual work plan for the ANCD which prioritises the activities of the Council in terms of milestones, deliverables and outcomes, for endorsement by Ministers; and
report annually to the MCDS and the Prime Minister on progress against the work plan.

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