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GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULTS ACT 2016 - SECT 22 Exercise of authority by guardian

GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULTS ACT 2016 - SECT 22

Exercise of authority by guardian

    (1)     In exercising authority under this Act, a guardian must:

        (a)     act in accordance with the guardianship principles; and

        (b)     comply with:

            (i)     the guardianship order; and

            (ii)     any other order of the Tribunal; and

            (iii)     this Act; and

        (c)     cooperate with any other agents for the represented adult to enable them all to properly exercise their authority; and

        (d)     act honestly and with care, skill and diligence.

    (2)     Two or more guardians who are appointed jointly for a matter must exercise their authority unanimously.

Note for section 22

If joint guardians are unable to reach a unanimous decision, they may seek orders from the Tribunal under section 33(2)(b) .