South Australian Consolidated Acts

GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION ACT 1993 - SECT 54

54—Termination of appointment

        (1)         The appointment of a person as a guardian or administrator terminates if—

            (a)         the person dies; or

            (b)         the Board revokes the guardianship or administration order on an application under Division 2 or 3; or

            (c)         the Board revokes his or her appointment on an application under Division 2 or 3.

        (2)         The Board may, on an application made under Division 2 or 3, revoke the appointment of a guardian or an administrator—

            (a)         if the guardian or administrator seeks revocation of his or her appointment; or

            (b)         if the Board is satisfied that the guardian or administrator—

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

                  (ii)         is not a suitable person to act in that capacity in respect of the protected person; or

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

                  (iv)         has committed an offence against this Act or an offence involving dishonesty.