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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 31 Authorisation to exercise parental responsibility for particular child or young person

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (NO. 63 OF 1999) - SECT 31

Authorisation to exercise parental responsibility for particular child or young person

(1)     The chief executive may, orally or in writing, authorise—

        (a)     a carer with whom it has an agreement under section 30 to exercise parental responsibility for a child or young person on behalf of the chief executive; or

        (b)     a member of kin of a child or young person to exercise parental responsibility for the child or young person on behalf of the chief executive.

Examples of way authorised carer or member of kin may exercise parental responsibility.

    By the provision of foster care, respite care or crisis care.

(2)     When giving the authorisation or as soon as possible afterwards, the chief executive must give the authorised carer or member of kin written confirmation that the chief executive has parental responsibility for the child or young person, including a copy of any relevant court order.

(3)     The chief executive may authorise a carer or member of kin under subsection (1) only if the carer or person agrees to be authorised.