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) .