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GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION ACT 1993 - SECT 26

26—Revocation of appointment by Board

        (1)         The Board may, on an application under this section, revoke the appointment of an enduring guardian if—

            (a)         the guardian seeks revocation of the appointment; or

            (b)         the Board is satisfied that the guardian

                  (i)         is not willing or able to act in that capacity; or

                  (ii)         has, in that capacity, acted in an incompetent or negligent manner or contrary to the principles stated by this Act.

        (2)         An application under this section may be made by—

            (a)         the mentally incapacitated person; or

            (b)         the Public Advocate, on his or her own initiative, or at the request and on behalf of the mentally incapacitated person; or

            (c)         the enduring guardian; or

            (d)         a relative or medical agent of the mentally incapacitated person; or

            (e)         an administrator of the mentally incapacitated person's estate; or

            (f)         any other person who satisfies the Board that he or she has a proper interest in the welfare of the mentally incapacitated person.



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